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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,364.64, 33,531.84 and 12,510.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,364.64, 33,531.84 and 12,510.72 is: 18,757.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,364.64 : 33,531.84 = 12,510.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,364.64/33,531.84 = 12,510.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,364.64x = 33,531.84 × 12,510.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,364.64x = 419,507,461.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,507,461.32/22,364.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,757.62

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