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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,405.80, 33,522.30 and 14,629.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,405.80, 33,522.30 and 14,629.80 is: 21,888.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,405.80 : 33,522.30 = 14,629.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,405.80/33,522.30 = 14,629.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,405.80x = 33,522.30 × 14,629.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,405.80x = 490,424,544.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,424,544.54/22,405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,888.29

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