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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,689.92, 75,996.12 and 30,695.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,689.92, 75,996.12 and 30,695.06 is: 46,019.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,689.92 : 75,996.12 = 30,695.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,689.92/75,996.12 = 30,695.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,689.92x = 75,996.12 × 30,695.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,689.92x = 2,332,705,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,705,463.17/50,689.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,019.12

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