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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262.03, 33,340.05 and 12,882.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,262.03, 33,340.05 and 12,882.28 is: 19,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,262.03 : 33,340.05 = 12,882.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,262.03/33,340.05 = 12,882.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,262.03x = 33,340.05 × 12,882.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,262.03x = 429,495,727.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,495,727.66/22,262.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,292.75

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