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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,521.58, 33,789.66 and 10,833.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,521.58, 33,789.66 and 10,833.28 is: 16,253.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,521.58 : 33,789.66 = 10,833.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,521.58/33,789.66 = 10,833.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,521.58x = 33,789.66 × 10,833.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,521.58x = 366,052,847.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,052,847.88/22,521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,253.43

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