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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,475.83, 50,211.68 and 13,753.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,475.83, 50,211.68 and 13,753.88 is: 20,629.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,475.83 : 50,211.68 = 13,753.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,475.83/50,211.68 = 13,753.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,475.83x = 50,211.68 × 13,753.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,475.83x = 690,605,421.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,605,421.32/33,475.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,629.97

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