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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,344.56, 33,465.78 and 10,665.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,344.56, 33,465.78 and 10,665.98 is: 15,974.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,344.56 : 33,465.78 = 10,665.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,344.56/33,465.78 = 10,665.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,344.56x = 33,465.78 × 10,665.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,344.56x = 356,945,172.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,945,172.84/22,344.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,974.59

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