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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,546.59, 33,827.66 and 10,075.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,546.59, 33,827.66 and 10,075.23 is: 15,116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,546.59 : 33,827.66 = 10,075.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,546.59/33,827.66 = 10,075.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,546.59x = 33,827.66 × 10,075.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,546.59x = 340,821,404.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,821,404.49/22,546.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,116.32

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