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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,532.67, 33,787.40 and 13,174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,532.67, 33,787.40 and 13,174.74 is: 19,755.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,532.67 : 33,787.40 = 13,174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,532.67/33,787.40 = 13,174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,532.67x = 33,787.40 × 13,174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,532.67x = 445,140,144.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,140,144.40/22,532.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,755.32

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