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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,338.81, 33,522.07 and 12,983.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,338.81, 33,522.07 and 12,983.24 is: 19,482.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,338.81 : 33,522.07 = 12,983.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,338.81/33,522.07 = 12,983.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,338.81x = 33,522.07 × 12,983.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,338.81x = 435,225,054.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,225,054.43/22,338.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,482.91

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