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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,563.22, 33,807.83 and 15,977.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,563.22, 33,807.83 and 15,977.58 is: 23,940.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,563.22 : 33,807.83 = 15,977.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,563.22/33,807.83 = 15,977.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,563.22x = 33,807.83 × 15,977.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,563.22x = 540,167,308.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,167,308.45/22,563.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,940.17

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