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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,660.63, 75,991.99 and 15,600.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,660.63, 75,991.99 and 15,600.25 is: 23,400.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,660.63 : 75,991.99 = 15,600.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,660.63/75,991.99 = 15,600.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,660.63x = 75,991.99 × 15,600.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,660.63x = 1,185,494,042.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,494,042.00/50,660.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,400.70

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