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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,222.72, 94,140.96 and 50,327.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,222.72, 94,140.96 and 50,327.66 is: 69,447.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,222.72 : 94,140.96 = 50,327.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,222.72/94,140.96 = 50,327.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,222.72x = 94,140.96 × 50,327.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,222.72x = 4,737,894,226.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,894,226.95/68,222.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,447.45

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