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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,350.76, 50,007.68 and 13,643.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,350.76, 50,007.68 and 13,643.16 is: 20,457.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,350.76 : 50,007.68 = 13,643.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,350.76/50,007.68 = 13,643.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,350.76x = 50,007.68 × 13,643.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,350.76x = 682,262,779.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,262,779.47/33,350.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,457.19

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