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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,425.53, 33,619.86 and 11,889.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,425.53, 33,619.86 and 11,889.23 is: 17,824.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,425.53 : 33,619.86 = 11,889.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,425.53/33,619.86 = 11,889.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,425.53x = 33,619.86 × 11,889.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,425.53x = 399,714,080.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,714,080.01/22,425.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,824.07

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