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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,112.63, 75,064.34 and 30,058.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,112.63, 75,064.34 and 30,058.52 is: 45,025.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,112.63 : 75,064.34 = 30,058.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,112.63/75,064.34 = 30,058.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,112.63x = 75,064.34 × 30,058.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,112.63x = 2,256,323,227.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,256,323,227.98/50,112.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,025.04

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