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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,530.60, 33,795.90 and 16,277.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,530.60, 33,795.90 and 16,277.40 is: 24,416.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,530.60 : 33,795.90 = 16,277.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,530.60/33,795.90 = 16,277.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,530.60x = 33,795.90 × 16,277.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,530.60x = 550,109,382.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,109,382.66/22,530.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,416.10

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