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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,673.76, 33,947.52 and 17,110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,673.76, 33,947.52 and 17,110.24 is: 25,617.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,673.76 : 33,947.52 = 17,110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,673.76/33,947.52 = 17,110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,673.76x = 33,947.52 × 17,110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,673.76x = 580,850,214.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,850,214.60/22,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,617.73

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