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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,663.73, 33,983.91 and 10,173.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,663.73, 33,983.91 and 10,173.04 is: 15,254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,663.73 : 33,983.91 = 10,173.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,663.73/33,983.91 = 10,173.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,663.73x = 33,983.91 × 10,173.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,663.73x = 345,719,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,719,675.79/22,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.31

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