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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,305.62, 69,416.94 and 30,158.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,305.62, 69,416.94 and 30,158.76 is: 41,616.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,305.62 : 69,416.94 = 30,158.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,305.62/69,416.94 = 30,158.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,305.62x = 69,416.94 × 30,158.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,305.62x = 2,093,528,833.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093,528,833.39/50,305.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,616.20

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