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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,769.76, 50,654.08 and 12,997.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,769.76, 50,654.08 and 12,997.76 is: 19,496.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,769.76 : 50,654.08 = 12,997.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,769.76/50,654.08 = 12,997.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,769.76x = 50,654.08 × 12,997.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,769.76x = 658,389,574.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 658,389,574.86/33,769.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,496.42

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