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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,053, 33,079.68 and 8,202

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,053, 33,079.68 and 8,202 is: 12,303.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,053 : 33,079.68 = 8,202 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,053/33,079.68 = 8,202/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,053x = 33,079.68 × 8,202
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,053x = 271,319,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,319,535.36/22,053
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,303.07

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