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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,530.48, 33,828.52 and 15,991.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,530.48, 33,828.52 and 15,991.36 is: 24,010.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,530.48 : 33,828.52 = 15,991.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,530.48/33,828.52 = 15,991.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,530.48x = 33,828.52 × 15,991.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,530.48x = 540,964,041.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,964,041.59/22,530.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.32

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