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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,158.78, 33,230.94 and 7,363.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,158.78, 33,230.94 and 7,363.72 is: 11,043.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,158.78 : 33,230.94 = 7,363.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,158.78/33,230.94 = 7,363.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,158.78x = 33,230.94 × 7,363.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,158.78x = 244,703,300.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,703,300.68/22,158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,043.18

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