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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,265.91, 33,399.89 and 12,397.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,265.91, 33,399.89 and 12,397.76 is: 18,597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,265.91 : 33,399.89 = 12,397.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,265.91/33,399.89 = 12,397.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,265.91x = 33,399.89 × 12,397.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,265.91x = 414,083,820.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,083,820.25/22,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,597.21

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