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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,610.61, 33,908.97 and 15,635.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,610.61, 33,908.97 and 15,635.44 is: 23,448.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,610.61 : 33,908.97 = 15,635.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,610.61/33,908.97 = 15,635.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,610.61x = 33,908.97 × 15,635.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,610.61x = 530,181,665.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,181,665.90/22,610.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,448.36

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