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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,059.06, 68,962.80 and 34,924.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,059.06, 68,962.80 and 34,924.24 is: 48,112.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,059.06 : 68,962.80 = 34,924.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,059.06/68,962.80 = 34,924.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,059.06x = 68,962.80 × 34,924.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,059.06x = 2,408,473,378.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,408,473,378.27/50,059.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,112.64

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