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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,990.26, 70,376.62 and 32,581.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,990.26, 70,376.62 and 32,581.59 is: 44,969.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,990.26 : 70,376.62 = 32,581.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,990.26/70,376.62 = 32,581.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,990.26x = 70,376.62 × 32,581.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,990.26x = 2,292,982,381.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,982,381.65/50,990.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,969.03

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