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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,769.27, 70,063.29 and 33,743.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,769.27, 70,063.29 and 33,743.88 is: 46,567.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,769.27 : 70,063.29 = 33,743.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,769.27/70,063.29 = 33,743.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,769.27x = 70,063.29 × 33,743.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,769.27x = 2,364,207,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,364,207,250.17/50,769.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,567.68

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