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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,713.74, 69,910.56 and 35,560.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,713.74, 69,910.56 and 35,560.62 is: 49,021.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,713.74 : 69,910.56 = 35,560.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,713.74/69,910.56 = 35,560.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,713.74x = 69,910.56 × 35,560.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,713.74x = 2,486,062,858.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,486,062,858.15/50,713.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,021.49

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