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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,961.56, 70,360.21 and 33,107.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,961.56, 70,360.21 and 33,107.43 is: 45,709.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,961.56 : 70,360.21 = 33,107.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,961.56/70,360.21 = 33,107.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,961.56x = 70,360.21 × 33,107.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,961.56x = 2,329,446,032.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329,446,032.60/50,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,709.87

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