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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,628.92, 33,879.92 and 17,064.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,628.92, 33,879.92 and 17,064.76 is: 25,549.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,628.92 : 33,879.92 = 17,064.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,628.92/33,879.92 = 17,064.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,628.92x = 33,879.92 × 17,064.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,628.92x = 578,152,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,152,703.62/22,628.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,549.28

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