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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,365.76, 50,005.44 and 13,621.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,365.76, 50,005.44 and 13,621.74 is: 20,414.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,365.76 : 50,005.44 = 13,621.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,365.76/50,005.44 = 13,621.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,365.76x = 50,005.44 × 13,621.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,365.76x = 681,161,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,161,102.27/33,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,414.97

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