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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50,664.71, 75,997.08 and 13,224.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50,664.71, 75,997.08 and 13,224.68 is: 19,837.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50,664.71 : 75,997.08 = 13,224.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50,664.71/75,997.08 = 13,224.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50,664.71x = 75,997.08 × 13,224.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50,664.71x = 1,005,036,683.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,036,683.95/50,664.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,837.02

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