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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.80, 33,206.90 and 13,822.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.80, 33,206.90 and 13,822.20 is: 20,705.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.80 : 33,206.90 = 13,822.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.80/33,206.90 = 13,822.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.80x = 33,206.90 × 13,822.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.80x = 458,992,413.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,992,413.18/22,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,705.37

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