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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,065.47, 68,722.25 and 44,273.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,065.47, 68,722.25 and 44,273.30 is: 60,771.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,065.47 : 68,722.25 = 44,273.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,065.47/68,722.25 = 44,273.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,065.47x = 68,722.25 × 44,273.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,065.47x = 3,042,560,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,560,225.95/50,065.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,771.63

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