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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,408.65, 30,933.50 and 15,952.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,408.65, 30,933.50 and 15,952.45 is: 22,021.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,408.65 : 30,933.50 = 15,952.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,408.65/30,933.50 = 15,952.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,408.65x = 30,933.50 × 15,952.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,408.65x = 493,465,112.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,465,112.08/22,408.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,021.19

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