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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,609.80, 33,914.70 and 21,151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,609.80, 33,914.70 and 21,151.80 is: 31,727.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,609.80 : 33,914.70 = 21,151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,609.80/33,914.70 = 21,151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,609.80x = 33,914.70 × 21,151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,609.80x = 717,356,951.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,356,951.46/22,609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,727.70

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