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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 89,273.91, 123,197.52 and 50,513.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 89,273.91, 123,197.52 and 50,513.43 is: 69,708.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    89,273.91 : 123,197.52 = 50,513.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    89,273.91/123,197.52 = 50,513.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    89,273.91x = 123,197.52 × 50,513.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    89,273.91x = 6,223,129,302.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,223,129,302.69/89,273.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,708.26

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