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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,165.91, 33,254.34 and 6,583.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,165.91, 33,254.34 and 6,583.52 is: 9,876.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,165.91 : 33,254.34 = 6,583.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,165.91/33,254.34 = 6,583.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,165.91x = 33,254.34 × 6,583.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,165.91x = 218,930,612.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,930,612.48/22,165.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,876.91

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