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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,313.23, 33,459.84 and 16,047

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,313.23, 33,459.84 and 16,047 is: 24,063.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,313.23 : 33,459.84 = 16,047 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,313.23/33,459.84 = 16,047/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,313.23x = 33,459.84 × 16,047
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,313.23x = 536,930,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,930,052.48/22,313.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,063.31

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