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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,552.07, 33,848.55 and 12,030.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,552.07, 33,848.55 and 12,030.98 is: 18,057.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,552.07 : 33,848.55 = 12,030.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,552.07/33,848.55 = 12,030.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,552.07x = 33,848.55 × 12,030.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,552.07x = 407,231,058.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,231,058.84/22,552.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,057.37

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