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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,036.40, 32,958.60 and 19,713.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,036.40, 32,958.60 and 19,713.20 is: 29,483.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,036.40 : 32,958.60 = 19,713.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,036.40/32,958.60 = 19,713.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,036.40x = 32,958.60 × 19,713.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,036.40x = 649,719,473.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,719,473.52/22,036.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,483.92

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