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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,169.16, 69,181.77 and 35,056.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,169.16, 69,181.77 and 35,056.31 is: 48,341.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,169.16 : 69,181.77 = 35,056.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,169.16/69,181.77 = 35,056.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,169.16x = 69,181.77 × 35,056.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,169.16x = 2,425,257,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,425,257,575.47/50,169.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,341.60

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