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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,456.16, 33,623.96 and 12,567.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,456.16, 33,623.96 and 12,567.27 is: 18,817.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,456.16 : 33,623.96 = 12,567.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,456.16/33,623.96 = 12,567.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,456.16x = 33,623.96 × 12,567.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,456.16x = 422,561,320.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,561,320.95/22,456.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.17

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