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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,143.84, 33,215.76 and 15,197.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,143.84, 33,215.76 and 15,197.28 is: 22,795.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,143.84 : 33,215.76 = 15,197.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,143.84/33,215.76 = 15,197.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,143.84x = 33,215.76 × 15,197.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,143.84x = 504,789,205.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,789,205.13/22,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,795.92

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