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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,304.52, 33,462.41 and 15,743.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,304.52, 33,462.41 and 15,743.52 is: 23,619.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,304.52 : 33,462.41 = 15,743.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,304.52/33,462.41 = 15,743.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,304.52x = 33,462.41 × 15,743.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,304.52x = 526,816,042.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,816,042.37/22,304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,619.25

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