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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,560.02, 33,828.35 and 12,027.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,560.02, 33,828.35 and 12,027.21 is: 18,034.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,560.02 : 33,828.35 = 12,027.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,560.02/33,828.35 = 12,027.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,560.02x = 33,828.35 × 12,027.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,560.02x = 406,860,609.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 406,860,609.27/22,560.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,034.59

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