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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,506.53, 33,688.94 and 15,445.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,506.53, 33,688.94 and 15,445.22 is: 23,119.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,506.53 : 33,688.94 = 15,445.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,506.53/33,688.94 = 15,445.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,506.53x = 33,688.94 × 15,445.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,506.53x = 520,332,844.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,332,844.20/22,506.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,119.20

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