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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,296.95, 69,431.07 and 33,947.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,296.95, 69,431.07 and 33,947.71 is: 46,862.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,296.95 : 69,431.07 = 33,947.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,296.95/69,431.07 = 33,947.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,296.95x = 69,431.07 × 33,947.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,296.95x = 2,357,025,829.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,357,025,829.35/50,296.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,862.20

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