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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,973.26, 50,954.08 and 9,015.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,973.26, 50,954.08 and 9,015.83 is: 13,522.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,973.26 : 50,954.08 = 9,015.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,973.26/50,954.08 = 9,015.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,973.26x = 50,954.08 × 9,015.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,973.26x = 459,393,323.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,393,323.09/33,973.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,522.20

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