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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,560.84, 33,804.27 and 15,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,560.84, 33,804.27 and 15,975.20 is: 23,936.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,560.84 : 33,804.27 = 15,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,560.84/33,804.27 = 15,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,560.84x = 33,804.27 × 15,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,560.84x = 540,030,058.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,030,058.61/22,560.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,936.61

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