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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,907.34, 70,254.49 and 31,798.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,907.34, 70,254.49 and 31,798.43 is: 43,883.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,907.34 : 70,254.49 = 31,798.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,907.34/70,254.49 = 31,798.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,907.34x = 70,254.49 × 31,798.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,907.34x = 2,233,982,482.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,233,982,482.45/50,907.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,883.31

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