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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,167.91, 33,234.27 and 12,797.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,167.91, 33,234.27 and 12,797.34 is: 19,185.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,167.91 : 33,234.27 = 12,797.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,167.91/33,234.27 = 12,797.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,167.91x = 33,234.27 × 12,797.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,167.91x = 425,310,252.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,310,252.84/22,167.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,185.85

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