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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,363.82, 33,545.71 and 5,723.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,363.82, 33,545.71 and 5,723.87 is: 8,585.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,363.82 : 33,545.71 = 5,723.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,363.82/33,545.71 = 5,723.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,363.82x = 33,545.71 × 5,723.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,363.82x = 192,011,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,011,122.52/22,363.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,585.79

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