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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,627.62, 33,943.86 and 9,481.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,627.62, 33,943.86 and 9,481.32 is: 14,223.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,627.62 : 33,943.86 = 9,481.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,627.62/33,943.86 = 9,481.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,627.62x = 33,943.86 × 9,481.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,627.62x = 321,832,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,832,598.70/22,627.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,223.00

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