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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,920.49, 70,255.89 and 33,016.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,920.49, 70,255.89 and 33,016.25 is: 45,553.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,920.49 : 70,255.89 = 33,016.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,920.49/70,255.89 = 33,016.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,920.49x = 70,255.89 × 33,016.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,920.49x = 2,319,585,676.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,319,585,676.93/50,920.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,553.09

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