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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,535.82, 33,773.22 and 18,328.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,535.82, 33,773.22 and 18,328.68 is: 27,468.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,535.82 : 33,773.22 = 18,328.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,535.82/33,773.22 = 18,328.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,535.82x = 33,773.22 × 18,328.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,535.82x = 619,018,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,018,541.95/22,535.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,468.21

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