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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,346.76, 50,001.68 and 13,639.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,346.76, 50,001.68 and 13,639.16 is: 20,451.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,346.76 : 50,001.68 = 13,639.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,346.76/50,001.68 = 13,639.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,346.76x = 50,001.68 × 13,639.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,346.76x = 681,980,893.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,980,893.90/33,346.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,451.19

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