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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,475.23, 50,180.94 and 11,277.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,475.23, 50,180.94 and 11,277.18 is: 16,905.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,475.23 : 50,180.94 = 11,277.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,475.23/50,180.94 = 11,277.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,475.23x = 50,180.94 × 11,277.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,475.23x = 565,899,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,899,492.95/33,475.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,905.02

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