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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,156.03, 33,249.44 and 9,008.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,156.03, 33,249.44 and 9,008.42 is: 13,518.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,156.03 : 33,249.44 = 9,008.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,156.03/33,249.44 = 9,008.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,156.03x = 33,249.44 × 9,008.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,156.03x = 299,524,725.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,524,725.89/22,156.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,518.88

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