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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,770.76, 70,053.90 and 32,863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,770.76, 70,053.90 and 32,863.28 is: 45,345.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,770.76 : 70,053.90 = 32,863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,770.76/70,053.90 = 32,863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,770.76x = 70,053.90 × 32,863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,770.76x = 2,302,200,930.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,302,200,930.79/50,770.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,345.02

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