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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,265.72, 33,414.80 and 17,935.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,265.72, 33,414.80 and 17,935.48 is: 26,916.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,265.72 : 33,414.80 = 17,935.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,265.72/33,414.80 = 17,935.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,265.72x = 33,414.80 × 17,935.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,265.72x = 599,310,477.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 599,310,477.10/22,265.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,916.29

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