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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.52, 33,251.04 and 12,821.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.52, 33,251.04 and 12,821.60 is: 19,232.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.52 : 33,251.04 = 12,821.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.52/33,251.04 = 12,821.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.52x = 33,251.04 × 12,821.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.52x = 426,331,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,331,534.46/22,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,232.26

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