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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,364.52, 33,546.64 and 17,437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,364.52, 33,546.64 and 17,437.76 is: 26,156.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,364.52 : 33,546.64 = 17,437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,364.52/33,546.64 = 17,437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,364.52x = 33,546.64 × 17,437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,364.52x = 584,978,257.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,978,257.13/22,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,156.53

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