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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,255.61, 33,360.32 and 13,916.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,255.61, 33,360.32 and 13,916.48 is: 20,860.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,255.61 : 33,360.32 = 13,916.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,255.61/33,360.32 = 13,916.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,255.61x = 33,360.32 × 13,916.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,255.61x = 464,258,094.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,258,094.06/22,255.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,860.28

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