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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.04, 33.04 and 16.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.04, 33.04 and 16.69 is: 25.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.04 : 33.04 = 16.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.04/33.04 = 16.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.04x = 33.04 × 16.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.04x = 551.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.38/22.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25.01

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