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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,182.92, 69,241.86 and 34,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,182.92, 69,241.86 and 34,062.66 is: 46,999.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,182.92 : 69,241.86 = 34,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,182.92/69,241.86 = 34,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,182.92x = 69,241.86 × 34,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,182.92x = 2,358,561,934.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,358,561,934.95/50,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,999.30

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