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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,771.66, 70,080.08 and 32,867.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,771.66, 70,080.08 and 32,867.88 is: 45,367.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,771.66 : 70,080.08 = 32,867.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,771.66/70,080.08 = 32,867.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,771.66x = 70,080.08 × 32,867.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,771.66x = 2,303,383,394.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,383,394.46/50,771.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,367.50

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