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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,536.91, 33,795.10 and 12,004.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,536.91, 33,795.10 and 12,004.26 is: 18,000.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,536.91 : 33,795.10 = 12,004.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,536.91/33,795.10 = 12,004.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,536.91x = 33,795.10 × 12,004.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,536.91x = 405,685,167.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,685,167.13/22,536.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,000.92

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