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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,807.13, 70,068.15 and 32,883.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,807.13, 70,068.15 and 32,883.45 is: 45,349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,807.13 : 70,068.15 = 32,883.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,807.13/70,068.15 = 32,883.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,807.13x = 70,068.15 × 32,883.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,807.13x = 2,304,082,507.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,304,082,507.12/50,807.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,349.59

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