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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,299.44, 69,425.70 and 29,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,299.44, 69,425.70 and 29,091 is: 40,152.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,299.44 : 69,425.70 = 29,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,299.44/69,425.70 = 29,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,299.44x = 69,425.70 × 29,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,299.44x = 2,019,663,038.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,019,663,038.70/50,299.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,152.79

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