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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,171.58, 30,569.55 and 13,773.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,171.58, 30,569.55 and 13,773.50 is: 18,990.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,171.58 : 30,569.55 = 13,773.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,171.58/30,569.55 = 13,773.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,171.58x = 30,569.55 × 13,773.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,171.58x = 421,049,544.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 421,049,544.08/22,171.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,990.51

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