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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,670.98, 50,498.07 and 13,954.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,670.98, 50,498.07 and 13,954.98 is: 20,928.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,670.98 : 50,498.07 = 13,954.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,670.98/50,498.07 = 13,954.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,670.98x = 50,498.07 × 13,954.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,670.98x = 704,699,556.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,699,556.89/33,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,928.99

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