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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49,964.69, 68,903.62 and 32,711.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49,964.69, 68,903.62 and 32,711.31 is: 45,110.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49,964.69 : 68,903.62 = 32,711.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49,964.69/68,903.62 = 32,711.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49,964.69x = 68,903.62 × 32,711.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49,964.69x = 2,253,927,673.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253,927,673.94/49,964.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,110.41

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