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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,334.82, 33,464.94 and 15,747.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,334.82, 33,464.94 and 15,747.30 is: 23,594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,334.82 : 33,464.94 = 15,747.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,334.82/33,464.94 = 15,747.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,334.82x = 33,464.94 × 15,747.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,334.82x = 526,982,449.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,982,449.66/22,334.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,594.66

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