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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.75, 33,187.24 and 13,795.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.75, 33,187.24 and 13,795.63 is: 20,700.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.75 : 33,187.24 = 13,795.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.75/33,187.24 = 13,795.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.75x = 33,187.24 × 13,795.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.75x = 457,838,883.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,838,883.76/22,117.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,700.07

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