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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,341.64, 75,364.80 and 35,296.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,341.64, 75,364.80 and 35,296.60 is: 52,841.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,341.64 : 75,364.80 = 35,296.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,341.64/75,364.80 = 35,296.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,341.64x = 75,364.80 × 35,296.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,341.64x = 2,660,121,199.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,660,121,199.68/50,341.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,841.37

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