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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,184.97, 69,277.48 and 35,136.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,184.97, 69,277.48 and 35,136.79 is: 48,504.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,184.97 : 69,277.48 = 35,136.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,184.97/69,277.48 = 35,136.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,184.97x = 69,277.48 × 35,136.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,184.97x = 2,434,188,005.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,434,188,005.45/50,184.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,504.33

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