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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,539.29, 33,759.72 and 13,747.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,539.29, 33,759.72 and 13,747.55 is: 20,591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,539.29 : 33,759.72 = 13,747.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,539.29/33,759.72 = 13,747.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,539.29x = 33,759.72 × 13,747.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,539.29x = 464,113,269.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,113,269.89/22,539.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,591.30

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