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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,622.76, 33,930.48 and 16,028.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,622.76, 33,930.48 and 16,028.96 is: 24,040.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,622.76 : 33,930.48 = 16,028.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,622.76/33,930.48 = 16,028.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,622.76x = 33,930.48 × 16,028.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,622.76x = 543,870,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,870,306.70/22,622.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,040.85

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