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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,625.92, 33,875.43 and 17,061.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,625.92, 33,875.43 and 17,061.76 is: 25,544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,625.92 : 33,875.43 = 17,061.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,625.92/33,875.43 = 17,061.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,625.92x = 33,875.43 × 17,061.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,625.92x = 577,974,456.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,974,456.56/22,625.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,544.79

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