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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,511.55, 33,716.28 and 18,053.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,511.55, 33,716.28 and 18,053.73 is: 27,039.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,511.55 : 33,716.28 = 18,053.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,511.55/33,716.28 = 18,053.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,511.55x = 33,716.28 × 18,053.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,511.55x = 608,704,615.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,704,615.72/22,511.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,039.66

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