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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,150.76, 69,185.78 and 32,242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,150.76, 69,185.78 and 32,242.44 is: 44,480.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,150.76 : 69,185.78 = 32,242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,150.76/69,185.78 = 32,242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,150.76x = 69,185.78 × 32,242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,150.76x = 2,230,718,360.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,230,718,360.50/50,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,480.25

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