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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,295.84, 123,232.73 and 49,009.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,295.84, 123,232.73 and 49,009.25 is: 67,635.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,295.84 : 123,232.73 = 49,009.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,295.84/123,232.73 = 49,009.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,295.84x = 123,232.73 × 49,009.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,295.84x = 6,039,543,672.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,039,543,672.75/89,295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,635.22

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