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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,552.44, 33,849.18 and 12,031.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,552.44, 33,849.18 and 12,031.38 is: 18,058.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,552.44 : 33,849.18 = 12,031.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,552.44/33,849.18 = 12,031.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,552.44x = 33,849.18 × 12,031.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,552.44x = 407,252,347.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,252,347.27/22,552.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,058.02

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