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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,519.77, 33,767.48 and 15,958.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,519.77, 33,767.48 and 15,958.77 is: 23,929.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,519.77 : 33,767.48 = 15,958.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,519.77/33,767.48 = 15,958.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,519.77x = 33,767.48 × 15,958.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,519.77x = 538,887,367.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 538,887,367.01/22,519.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,929.52

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