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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,335.81, 33,466.44 and 15,748.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,335.81, 33,466.44 and 15,748.29 is: 23,596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,335.81 : 33,466.44 = 15,748.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,335.81/33,466.44 = 15,748.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,335.81x = 33,466.44 × 15,748.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,335.81x = 527,039,202.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,039,202.39/22,335.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,596.15

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