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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,640.69, 33,916.86 and 14,825.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,640.69, 33,916.86 and 14,825.81 is: 22,209.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,640.69 : 33,916.86 = 14,825.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,640.69/33,916.86 = 14,825.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,640.69x = 33,916.86 × 14,825.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,640.69x = 502,845,006.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,845,006.95/22,640.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.79

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