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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,105.17, 33,113.34 and 10,978.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,105.17, 33,113.34 and 10,978.20 is: 16,445.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,105.17 : 33,113.34 = 10,978.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,105.17/33,113.34 = 10,978.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,105.17x = 33,113.34 × 10,978.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,105.17x = 363,524,869.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,524,869.19/22,105.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,445.24

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