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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,044.16, 33,031.68 and 18,743.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,044.16, 33,031.68 and 18,743.68 is: 28,086.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,044.16 : 33,031.68 = 18,743.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,044.16/33,031.68 = 18,743.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,044.16x = 33,031.68 × 18,743.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,044.16x = 619,135,239.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,135,239.78/22,044.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,086.13

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