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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,174.91, 69,209.64 and 32,239.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,174.91, 69,209.64 and 32,239.08 is: 44,469.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,174.91 : 69,209.64 = 32,239.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,174.91/69,209.64 = 32,239.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,174.91x = 69,209.64 × 32,239.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,174.91x = 2,231,255,120.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,231,255,120.73/50,174.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,469.54

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