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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,466.53, 33,699.79 and 10,621.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,466.53, 33,699.79 and 10,621.49 is: 15,932.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,466.53 : 33,699.79 = 10,621.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,466.53/33,699.79 = 10,621.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,466.53x = 33,699.79 × 10,621.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,466.53x = 357,941,982.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,941,982.49/22,466.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.23

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