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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,910.69, 70,253.55 and 30,755.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,910.69, 70,253.55 and 30,755.64 is: 42,440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,910.69 : 70,253.55 = 30,755.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,910.69/70,253.55 = 30,755.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,910.69x = 70,253.55 × 30,755.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,910.69x = 2,160,692,892.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160,692,892.52/50,910.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,440.85

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