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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,197.08, 69,264.81 and 30,049.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,197.08, 69,264.81 and 30,049.14 is: 41,463.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,197.08 : 69,264.81 = 30,049.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,197.08/69,264.81 = 30,049.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,197.08x = 69,264.81 × 30,049.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,197.08x = 2,081,347,972.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,081,347,972.76/50,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,463.53

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