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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,848.17, 70,082.93 and 33,822

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,848.17, 70,082.93 and 33,822 is: 46,616.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,848.17 : 70,082.93 = 33,822 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,848.17/70,082.93 = 33,822/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,848.17x = 70,082.93 × 33,822
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,848.17x = 2,370,344,689.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,370,344,689.35/50,848.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,616.13

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