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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,322.77, 69,451.98 and 32,469.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,322.77, 69,451.98 and 32,469.71 is: 44,812.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,322.77 : 69,451.98 = 32,469.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,322.77/69,451.98 = 32,469.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,322.77x = 69,451.98 × 32,469.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,322.77x = 2,255,085,753.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,255,085,753.81/50,322.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,812.43

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