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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,302.59, 33,412.52 and 15,964.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,302.59, 33,412.52 and 15,964.38 is: 23,916.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,302.59 : 33,412.52 = 15,964.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,302.59/33,412.52 = 15,964.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,302.59x = 33,412.52 × 15,964.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,302.59x = 533,410,205.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533,410,205.95/22,302.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,916.97

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