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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,069.83, 33,086.10 and 9,580.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,069.83, 33,086.10 and 9,580.41 is: 14,362.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,069.83 : 33,086.10 = 9,580.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,069.83/33,086.10 = 9,580.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,069.83x = 33,086.10 × 9,580.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,069.83x = 316,978,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,978,403.30/22,069.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,362.52

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