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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,767.77, 70,050.36 and 29,253.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,767.77, 70,050.36 and 29,253.63 is: 40,364.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,767.77 : 70,050.36 = 29,253.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,767.77/70,050.36 = 29,253.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,767.77x = 70,050.36 × 29,253.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,767.77x = 2,049,227,312.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,049,227,312.81/50,767.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,364.73

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