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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,641.08, 33,962.70 and 12,106.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,641.08, 33,962.70 and 12,106.76 is: 18,160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,641.08 : 33,962.70 = 12,106.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,641.08/33,962.70 = 12,106.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,641.08x = 33,962.70 × 12,106.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,641.08x = 411,178,257.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,178,257.85/22,641.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,160.72

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