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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,197.16, 33,324.90 and 15,626.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,197.16, 33,324.90 and 15,626.44 is: 23,460.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,197.16 : 33,324.90 = 15,626.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,197.16/33,324.90 = 15,626.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,197.16x = 33,324.90 × 15,626.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,197.16x = 520,749,550.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,749,550.36/22,197.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,460.19

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