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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,049.67, 69,069.41 and 27,390.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,049.67, 69,069.41 and 27,390.67 is: 37,799.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,049.67 : 69,069.41 = 27,390.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,049.67/69,069.41 = 27,390.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,049.67x = 69,069.41 × 27,390.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,049.67x = 1,891,857,416.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,857,416.40/50,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,799.60

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