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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,545.70, 50,323.95 and 11,360.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,545.70, 50,323.95 and 11,360.43 is: 17,042.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,545.70 : 50,323.95 = 11,360.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,545.70/50,323.95 = 11,360.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,545.70x = 50,323.95 × 11,360.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,545.70x = 571,701,711.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,701,711.30/33,545.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,042.47

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