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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,010.48, 32,971.68 and 13,240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,010.48, 32,971.68 and 13,240.56 is: 19,834.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,010.48 : 32,971.68 = 13,240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,010.48/32,971.68 = 13,240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,010.48x = 32,971.68 × 13,240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,010.48x = 436,563,507.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,563,507.34/22,010.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,834.35

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