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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,244.64, 33,333.68 and 20,604.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,244.64, 33,333.68 and 20,604.36 is: 30,875.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,244.64 : 33,333.68 = 20,604.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,244.64/33,333.68 = 20,604.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,244.64x = 33,333.68 × 20,604.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,244.64x = 686,819,142.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,819,142.84/22,244.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,875.71

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