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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,664.63, 75,955.95 and 21,104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,664.63, 75,955.95 and 21,104.67 is: 31,639.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,664.63 : 75,955.95 = 21,104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,664.63/75,955.95 = 21,104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,664.63x = 75,955.95 × 21,104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,664.63x = 1,603,025,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,025,259.29/50,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,639.93

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