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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,023.24, 122,852.10 and 49,279.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,023.24, 122,852.10 and 49,279.24 is: 68,005.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,023.24 : 122,852.10 = 49,279.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,023.24/122,852.10 = 49,279.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,023.24x = 122,852.10 × 49,279.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,023.24x = 6,054,058,120.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,054,058,120.40/89,023.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68,005.37

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