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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,980.68, 70,178.67 and 44,226.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,980.68, 70,178.67 and 44,226.54 is: 60,881.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,980.68 : 70,178.67 = 44,226.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,980.68/70,178.67 = 44,226.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,980.68x = 70,178.67 × 44,226.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,980.68x = 3,103,759,755.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,103,759,755.90/50,980.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60,881.10

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