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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,566.71, 33,854.62 and 15,550.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,566.71, 33,854.62 and 15,550.09 is: 23,328.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,566.71 : 33,854.62 = 15,550.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,566.71/33,854.62 = 15,550.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,566.71x = 33,854.62 × 15,550.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,566.71x = 526,442,264.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,442,264.40/22,566.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,328.27

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