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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,806.63, 70,067.46 and 32,882.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,806.63, 70,067.46 and 32,882.95 is: 45,348.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,806.63 : 70,067.46 = 32,882.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,806.63/70,067.46 = 32,882.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,806.63x = 70,067.46 × 32,882.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,806.63x = 2,304,024,783.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,024,783.81/50,806.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,348.90

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