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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,534.91, 75,703.86 and 30,764.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,534.91, 75,703.86 and 30,764.43 is: 46,086.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,534.91 : 75,703.86 = 30,764.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,534.91/75,703.86 = 30,764.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,534.91x = 75,703.86 × 30,764.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,534.91x = 2,328,986,101.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,328,986,101.70/50,534.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,086.68

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