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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,181.91, 75,264.36 and 15,113.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,181.91, 75,264.36 and 15,113.41 is: 22,667.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,181.91 : 75,264.36 = 15,113.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,181.91/75,264.36 = 15,113.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,181.91x = 75,264.36 × 15,113.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,181.91x = 1,137,501,131.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137,501,131.07/50,181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,667.55

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