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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,347.78, 33,528.95 and 10,659.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,347.78, 33,528.95 and 10,659.48 is: 15,992.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,347.78 : 33,528.95 = 10,659.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,347.78/33,528.95 = 10,659.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,347.78x = 33,528.95 × 10,659.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,347.78x = 357,401,171.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,401,171.95/22,347.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,992.69

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