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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,674.58, 33,977.20 and 15,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,674.58, 33,977.20 and 15,251.56 is: 22,854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,674.58 : 33,977.20 = 15,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,674.58/33,977.20 = 15,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,674.58x = 33,977.20 × 15,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,674.58x = 518,205,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,205,304.43/22,674.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,854.02

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