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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.62, 33,421.77 and 10,586.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.62, 33,421.77 and 10,586.94 is: 15,885.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.62 : 33,421.77 = 10,586.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.62/33,421.77 = 10,586.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.62x = 33,421.77 × 10,586.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.62x = 353,834,273.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,834,273.68/22,273.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,885.80

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