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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,481.64, 33,766.22 and 18,324.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,481.64, 33,766.22 and 18,324.72 is: 27,522.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,481.64 : 33,766.22 = 18,324.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,481.64/33,766.22 = 18,324.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,481.64x = 33,766.22 × 18,324.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,481.64x = 618,756,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,756,526.96/22,481.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,522.75

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