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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,160.67, 33,162.98 and 13,844.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,160.67, 33,162.98 and 13,844.61 is: 20,718.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,160.67 : 33,162.98 = 13,844.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,160.67/33,162.98 = 13,844.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,160.67x = 33,162.98 × 13,844.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,160.67x = 459,128,455.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,128,455.31/22,160.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,718.17

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