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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,498.56, 33,747.84 and 17,560.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,498.56, 33,747.84 and 17,560.80 is: 26,341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,498.56 : 33,747.84 = 17,560.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,498.56/33,747.84 = 17,560.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,498.56x = 33,747.84 × 17,560.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,498.56x = 592,639,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,639,068.67/22,498.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,341.20

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