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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,264.54, 49,902.30 and 16,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,264.54, 49,902.30 and 16,625.16 is: 24,940.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,264.54 : 49,902.30 = 16,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,264.54/49,902.30 = 16,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,264.54x = 49,902.30 × 16,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,264.54x = 829,633,721.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,633,721.87/33,264.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.48

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