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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,805.63, 70,066.08 and 32,881.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,805.63, 70,066.08 and 32,881.95 is: 45,347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,805.63 : 70,066.08 = 32,881.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,805.63/70,066.08 = 32,881.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,805.63x = 70,066.08 × 32,881.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,805.63x = 2,303,909,339.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,303,909,339.26/50,805.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,347.52

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