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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,427.94, 33,590.79 and 10,749.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,427.94, 33,590.79 and 10,749.42 is: 16,099.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,427.94 : 33,590.79 = 10,749.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,427.94/33,590.79 = 10,749.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,427.94x = 33,590.79 × 10,749.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,427.94x = 361,081,509.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,081,509.84/22,427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,099.63

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