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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,227.63, 30,650.72 and 13,829.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,227.63, 30,650.72 and 13,829.55 is: 19,070.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,227.63 : 30,650.72 = 13,829.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,227.63/30,650.72 = 13,829.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,227.63x = 30,650.72 × 13,829.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,227.63x = 423,885,595.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,885,595.63/22,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,070.21

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