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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,294.83, 33,447.83 and 15,733.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,294.83, 33,447.83 and 15,733.83 is: 23,604.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,294.83 : 33,447.83 = 15,733.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,294.83/33,447.83 = 15,733.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,294.83x = 33,447.83 × 15,733.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,294.83x = 526,262,392.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,262,392.42/22,294.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,604.68

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