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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,473.78, 33,710.40 and 17,547.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,473.78, 33,710.40 and 17,547.48 is: 26,321.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,473.78 : 33,710.40 = 17,547.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,473.78/33,710.40 = 17,547.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,473.78x = 33,710.40 × 17,547.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,473.78x = 591,532,569.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,532,569.79/22,473.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,321.01

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