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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,524.76, 33,702.30 and 13,828.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,524.76, 33,702.30 and 13,828.72 is: 20,690.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,524.76 : 33,702.30 = 13,828.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,524.76/33,702.30 = 13,828.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,524.76x = 33,702.30 × 13,828.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,524.76x = 466,059,670.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,059,670.06/22,524.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,690.99

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