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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.21, 33,250.81 and 14,786.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.21, 33,250.81 and 14,786.08 is: 22,179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.21 : 33,250.81 = 14,786.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.21/33,250.81 = 14,786.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.21x = 33,250.81 × 14,786.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.21x = 491,649,099.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,649,099.76/22,167.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,179.12

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