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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,614.33, 33,872.18 and 13,822.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,614.33, 33,872.18 and 13,822.59 is: 20,703.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,614.33 : 33,872.18 = 13,822.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,614.33/33,872.18 = 13,822.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,614.33x = 33,872.18 × 13,822.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,614.33x = 468,201,187.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,201,187.43/22,614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,703.74

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