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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,357.81, 33,463.69 and 16,433.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,357.81, 33,463.69 and 16,433.13 is: 24,596.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,357.81 : 33,463.69 = 16,433.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,357.81/33,463.69 = 16,433.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,357.81x = 33,463.69 × 16,433.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,357.81x = 549,913,110.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,913,110.44/22,357.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.02

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