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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,646.44, 33,979.27 and 12,113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,646.44, 33,979.27 and 12,113.72 is: 18,175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,646.44 : 33,979.27 = 12,113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,646.44/33,979.27 = 12,113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,646.44x = 33,979.27 × 12,113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,646.44x = 411,615,362.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,615,362.58/22,646.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,175.72

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