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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,670.26, 33,966.99 and 13,886.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,670.26, 33,966.99 and 13,886.86 is: 20,806.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,670.26 : 33,966.99 = 13,886.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,670.26/33,966.99 = 13,886.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,670.26x = 33,966.99 × 13,886.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,670.26x = 471,694,834.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,694,834.75/22,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,806.77

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