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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,472.03, 33,727.79 and 13,099.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,472.03, 33,727.79 and 13,099.12 is: 19,660.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,472.03 : 33,727.79 = 13,099.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,472.03/33,727.79 = 13,099.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,472.03x = 33,727.79 × 13,099.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,472.03x = 441,804,316.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,804,316.97/22,472.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,660.19

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