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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,242.82, 33,402.39 and 19,749.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,242.82, 33,402.39 and 19,749.64 is: 29,658.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,242.82 : 33,402.39 = 19,749.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,242.82/33,402.39 = 19,749.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,242.82x = 33,402.39 × 19,749.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,242.82x = 659,685,177.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,685,177.64/22,242.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,658.34

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