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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,034.08, 32,977.32 and 18,085.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,034.08, 32,977.32 and 18,085.20 is: 27,067.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,034.08 : 32,977.32 = 18,085.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,034.08/32,977.32 = 18,085.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,034.08x = 32,977.32 × 18,085.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,034.08x = 596,401,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,401,427.66/22,034.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,067.23

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