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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,211.86, 105,137.42 and 49,363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,211.86, 105,137.42 and 49,363 is: 68,098.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,211.86 : 105,137.42 = 49,363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,211.86/105,137.42 = 49,363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,211.86x = 105,137.42 × 49,363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,211.86x = 5,189,898,463.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,189,898,463.46/76,211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,098.30

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