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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,325.55, 33,488.33 and 17,398.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,325.55, 33,488.33 and 17,398.88 is: 26,098.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,325.55 : 33,488.33 = 17,398.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,325.55/33,488.33 = 17,398.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,325.55x = 33,488.33 × 17,398.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,325.55x = 582,659,180.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,659,180.63/22,325.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,098.31

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