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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,083.54, 33,088.91 and 12,731.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,083.54, 33,088.91 and 12,731.44 is: 19,076.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,083.54 : 33,088.91 = 12,731.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,083.54/33,088.91 = 12,731.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,083.54x = 33,088.91 × 12,731.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,083.54x = 421,269,408.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,269,408.67/22,083.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,076.18

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