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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,299.55, 33,452.57 and 11,905.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,299.55, 33,452.57 and 11,905.63 is: 17,860.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,299.55 : 33,452.57 = 11,905.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,299.55/33,452.57 = 11,905.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,299.55x = 33,452.57 × 11,905.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,299.55x = 398,273,861.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,273,861.44/22,299.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,860.17

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