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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,707.88, 133,022.94 and 33,265

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,707.88, 133,022.94 and 33,265 is: 49,882.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,707.88 : 133,022.94 = 33,265 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,707.88/133,022.94 = 33,265/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,707.88x = 133,022.94 × 33,265
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,707.88x = 4,425,008,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,425,008,099.10/88,707.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,882.92

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