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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,502.04, 33,741.72 and 10,021.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,502.04, 33,741.72 and 10,021.56 is: 15,027.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,502.04 : 33,741.72 = 10,021.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,502.04/33,741.72 = 10,021.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,502.04x = 33,741.72 × 10,021.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,502.04x = 338,144,671.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,144,671.48/22,502.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,027.29

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