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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,994.46, 70,349.77 and 33,982.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,994.46, 70,349.77 and 33,982.13 is: 46,880.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,994.46 : 70,349.77 = 33,982.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,994.46/70,349.77 = 33,982.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,994.46x = 70,349.77 × 33,982.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,994.46x = 2,390,635,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,635,056.81/50,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,880.29

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