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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,675.76, 33,950.52 and 17,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,675.76, 33,950.52 and 17,112.24 is: 25,620.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,675.76 : 33,950.52 = 17,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,675.76/33,950.52 = 17,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,675.76x = 33,950.52 × 17,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,675.76x = 580,969,446.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,969,446.36/22,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,620.73

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