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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,205.80, 33,270.30 and 18,749.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,205.80, 33,270.30 and 18,749.80 is: 28,092.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,205.80 : 33,270.30 = 18,749.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,205.80/33,270.30 = 18,749.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,205.80x = 33,270.30 × 18,749.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,205.80x = 623,811,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,811,470.94/22,205.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,092.28

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