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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,539.91, 33,799.60 and 12,007.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,539.91, 33,799.60 and 12,007.26 is: 18,005.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,539.91 : 33,799.60 = 12,007.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,539.91/33,799.60 = 12,007.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,539.91x = 33,799.60 × 12,007.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,539.91x = 405,840,585.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,840,585.10/22,539.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,005.42

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