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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,498.70, 33,757.76 and 12,623.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,498.70, 33,757.76 and 12,623.18 is: 18,940.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,498.70 : 33,757.76 = 12,623.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,498.70/33,757.76 = 12,623.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,498.70x = 33,757.76 × 12,623.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,498.70x = 426,130,143.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,130,143.65/22,498.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,940.22

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