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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,651.29, 33,824.40 and 18,499.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,651.29, 33,824.40 and 18,499.54 is: 27,624.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,651.29 : 33,824.40 = 18,499.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,651.29/33,824.40 = 18,499.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,651.29x = 33,824.40 × 18,499.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,651.29x = 625,735,686.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,735,686.84/22,651.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,624.73

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