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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,995.94, 50,965.80 and 15,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,995.94, 50,965.80 and 15,007.08 is: 22,498.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,995.94 : 50,965.80 = 15,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,995.94/50,965.80 = 15,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,995.94x = 50,965.80 × 15,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,995.94x = 764,847,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,847,837.86/33,995.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,498.21

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