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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,767.02, 103,133.88 and 50,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,767.02, 103,133.88 and 50,265 is: 75,385.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,767.02 : 103,133.88 = 50,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,767.02/103,133.88 = 50,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,767.02x = 103,133.88 × 50,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,767.02x = 5,184,024,478.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,184,024,478.20/68,767.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75,385.33

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