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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,481.21, 33,704.73 and 13,594.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,481.21, 33,704.73 and 13,594.65 is: 20,381.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,481.21 : 33,704.73 = 13,594.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,481.21/33,704.73 = 13,594.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,481.21x = 33,704.73 × 13,594.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,481.21x = 458,204,007.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,204,007.69/22,481.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,381.65

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