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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,117.67, 33,176.29 and 8,966.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,117.67, 33,176.29 and 8,966.91 is: 13,450.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,117.67 : 33,176.29 = 8,966.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,117.67/33,176.29 = 8,966.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,117.67x = 33,176.29 × 8,966.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,117.67x = 297,488,806.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,488,806.56/22,117.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,450.28

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