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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,994.76, 68,817.24 and 45,270.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,994.76, 68,817.24 and 45,270.84 is: 62,314.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,994.76 : 68,817.24 = 45,270.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,994.76/68,817.24 = 45,270.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,994.76x = 68,817.24 × 45,270.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,994.76x = 3,115,414,261.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,115,414,261.28/49,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62,314.82

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