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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,260.31, 33,367.39 and 13,921.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,260.31, 33,367.39 and 13,921.18 is: 20,867.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,260.31 : 33,367.39 = 13,921.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,260.31/33,367.39 = 13,921.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,260.31x = 33,367.39 × 13,921.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,260.31x = 464,513,442.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,513,442.32/22,260.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,867.34

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