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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,956.47, 70,361.91 and 33,082.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,956.47, 70,361.91 and 33,082.20 is: 45,680.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,956.47 : 70,361.91 = 33,082.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,956.47/70,361.91 = 33,082.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,956.47x = 70,361.91 × 33,082.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,956.47x = 2,327,726,779.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,726,779.00/50,956.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,680.69

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