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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,479.72, 33,708.79 and 10,623.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,479.72, 33,708.79 and 10,623.61 is: 15,930.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,479.72 : 33,708.79 = 10,623.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,479.72/33,708.79 = 10,623.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,479.72x = 33,708.79 × 10,623.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,479.72x = 358,109,038.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,109,038.53/22,479.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,930.32

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