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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,151.82, 33,236.58 and 9,005.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,151.82, 33,236.58 and 9,005.22 is: 13,511.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,151.82 : 33,236.58 = 9,005.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,151.82/33,236.58 = 9,005.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,151.82x = 33,236.58 × 9,005.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,151.82x = 299,302,714.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,302,714.95/22,151.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,511.43

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