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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,418.55, 33,649.83 and 17,104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,418.55, 33,649.83 and 17,104.14 is: 25,673.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,418.55 : 33,649.83 = 17,104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,418.55/33,649.83 = 17,104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,418.55x = 33,649.83 × 17,104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,418.55x = 575,551,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,551,403.30/22,418.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,673.00

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