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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,204.76, 75,284.64 and 36,105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,204.76, 75,284.64 and 36,105.75 is: 54,142.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,204.76 : 75,284.64 = 36,105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,204.76/75,284.64 = 36,105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,204.76x = 75,284.64 × 36,105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,204.76x = 2,718,208,390.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,718,208,390.68/50,204.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,142.44

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