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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,329.62, 123,276.27 and 49,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,329.62, 123,276.27 and 49,047 is: 67,685.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,329.62 : 123,276.27 = 49,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,329.62/123,276.27 = 49,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,329.62x = 123,276.27 × 49,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,329.62x = 6,046,331,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,046,331,214.69/89,329.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,685.63

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