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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,281.59, 69,420.83 and 44,894.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,281.59, 69,420.83 and 44,894.73 is: 61,983.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,281.59 : 69,420.83 = 44,894.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,281.59/69,420.83 = 44,894.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,281.59x = 69,420.83 × 44,894.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,281.59x = 3,116,629,194.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,116,629,194.75/50,281.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61,983.51

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