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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.54, 33,983.63 and 10,172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.54, 33,983.63 and 10,172.86 is: 15,254.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.54 : 33,983.63 = 10,172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.54/33,983.63 = 10,172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.54x = 33,983.63 × 10,172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.54x = 345,710,710.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,710,710.28/22,663.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.05

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