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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,465.54, 33,670.98 and 15,893.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,465.54, 33,670.98 and 15,893.62 is: 23,821.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,465.54 : 33,670.98 = 15,893.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,465.54/33,670.98 = 15,893.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,465.54x = 33,670.98 × 15,893.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,465.54x = 535,153,761.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,153,761.15/22,465.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,821.09

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