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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,027.71, 49,540.98 and 13,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,027.71, 49,540.98 and 13,305.76 is: 19,958.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,027.71 : 49,540.98 = 13,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,027.71/49,540.98 = 13,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,027.71x = 49,540.98 × 13,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,027.71x = 659,180,390.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,180,390.04/33,027.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,958.40

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