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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,033.76, 69,008.12 and 34,921.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,033.76, 69,008.12 and 34,921.60 is: 48,164.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,033.76 : 69,008.12 = 34,921.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,033.76/69,008.12 = 34,921.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,033.76x = 69,008.12 × 34,921.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,033.76x = 2,409,873,963.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,409,873,963.39/50,033.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,164.96

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