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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,174.55, 69,244.08 and 33,148.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,174.55, 69,244.08 and 33,148.93 is: 45,747.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,174.55 : 69,244.08 = 33,148.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,174.55/69,244.08 = 33,148.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,174.55x = 69,244.08 × 33,148.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,174.55x = 2,295,367,160.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295,367,160.83/50,174.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,747.64

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