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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,670.88, 33,962.04 and 12,780.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,670.88, 33,962.04 and 12,780.24 is: 19,145.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,670.88 : 33,962.04 = 12,780.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,670.88/33,962.04 = 12,780.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,670.88x = 33,962.04 × 12,780.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,670.88x = 434,043,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,043,022.09/22,670.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,145.40

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