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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,591.92, 33,895.94 and 13,725.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,591.92, 33,895.94 and 13,725.33 is: 20,592.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,591.92 : 33,895.94 = 13,725.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,591.92/33,895.94 = 13,725.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,591.92x = 33,895.94 × 13,725.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,591.92x = 465,233,123.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,233,123.58/22,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,592.90

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