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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,049.68, 69,063.85 and 33,884.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,049.68, 69,063.85 and 33,884.10 is: 46,756.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,049.68 : 69,063.85 = 33,884.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,049.68/69,063.85 = 33,884.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,049.68x = 69,063.85 × 33,884.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,049.68x = 2,340,166,442.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,340,166,442.95/50,049.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,756.88

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