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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,993.54, 70,314.35 and 34,863.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,993.54, 70,314.35 and 34,863.48 is: 48,072.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,993.54 : 70,314.35 = 34,863.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,993.54/70,314.35 = 34,863.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,993.54x = 70,314.35 × 34,863.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,993.54x = 2,451,402,934.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,402,934.94/50,993.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,072.81

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