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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,325.61, 33,488.42 and 17,398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,325.61, 33,488.42 and 17,398.94 is: 26,098.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,325.61 : 33,488.42 = 17,398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,325.61/33,488.42 = 17,398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,325.61x = 33,488.42 × 17,398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,325.61x = 582,663,010.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,663,010.27/22,325.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,098.41

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