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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,019.31, 33,030.05 and 8,869.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,019.31, 33,030.05 and 8,869.91 is: 13,305.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,019.31 : 33,030.05 = 8,869.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,019.31/33,030.05 = 8,869.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,019.31x = 33,030.05 × 8,869.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,019.31x = 292,973,361.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,973,361.30/22,019.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,305.29

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