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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,368.02, 33,573.90 and 13,620.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,368.02, 33,573.90 and 13,620.02 is: 20,443.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,368.02 : 33,573.90 = 13,620.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,368.02/33,573.90 = 13,620.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,368.02x = 33,573.90 × 13,620.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,368.02x = 457,277,189.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,277,189.48/22,368.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,443.35

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