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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,469.04, 33,676.23 and 15,897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,469.04, 33,676.23 and 15,897.12 is: 23,826.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,469.04 : 33,676.23 = 15,897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,469.04/33,676.23 = 15,897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,469.04x = 33,676.23 × 15,897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,469.04x = 535,355,069.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 535,355,069.46/22,469.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,826.34

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