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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,221.59, 33,295.93 and 13,459.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,221.59, 33,295.93 and 13,459.01 is: 20,166.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,221.59 : 33,295.93 = 13,459.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,221.59/33,295.93 = 13,459.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,221.59x = 33,295.93 × 13,459.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,221.59x = 448,130,054.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,130,054.70/22,221.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,166.43

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