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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,351.76, 50,027.64 and 13,630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,351.76, 50,027.64 and 13,630.32 is: 20,445.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,351.76 : 50,027.64 = 13,630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,351.76/50,027.64 = 13,630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,351.76x = 50,027.64 × 13,630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,351.76x = 681,892,742.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,892,742.04/33,351.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,445.48

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