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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 88,744.88, 133,078.44 and 33,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 88,744.88, 133,078.44 and 33,302 is: 49,938.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    88,744.88 : 133,078.44 = 33,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    88,744.88/133,078.44 = 33,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    88,744.88x = 133,078.44 × 33,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    88,744.88x = 4,431,778,208.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,431,778,208.88/88,744.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,938.41

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