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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67,731.78, 93,470.84 and 39,050.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67,731.78, 93,470.84 and 39,050.94 is: 53,890.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67,731.78 : 93,470.84 = 39,050.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67,731.78/93,470.84 = 39,050.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67,731.78x = 93,470.84 × 39,050.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67,731.78x = 3,650,124,164.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,124,164.59/67,731.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53,890.86

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