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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,654.63, 33,973.29 and 7,453.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,654.63, 33,973.29 and 7,453.66 is: 11,177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,654.63 : 33,973.29 = 7,453.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,654.63/33,973.29 = 7,453.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,654.63x = 33,973.29 × 7,453.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,654.63x = 253,225,315.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,225,315.47/22,654.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,177.64

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