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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,569.91, 33,859.40 and 15,553.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,569.91, 33,859.40 and 15,553.28 is: 23,333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,569.91 : 33,859.40 = 15,553.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,569.91/33,859.40 = 15,553.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,569.91x = 33,859.40 × 15,553.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,569.91x = 526,624,735.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,624,735.71/22,569.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,333.05

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