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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,332.83, 123,279.55 and 49,049.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,332.83, 123,279.55 and 49,049.20 is: 67,688.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,332.83 : 123,279.55 = 49,049.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,332.83/123,279.55 = 49,049.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,332.83x = 123,279.55 × 49,049.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,332.83x = 6,046,763,490.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,046,763,490.99/89,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67,688.03

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