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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,371.54, 33,583.23 and 12,003.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,371.54, 33,583.23 and 12,003.54 is: 18,019.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,371.54 : 33,583.23 = 12,003.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,371.54/33,583.23 = 12,003.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,371.54x = 33,583.23 × 12,003.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,371.54x = 403,117,644.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 403,117,644.63/22,371.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,019.22

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