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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,170.03, 33,254.95 and 5,530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,170.03, 33,254.95 and 5,530.04 is: 8,295.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,170.03 : 33,254.95 = 5,530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,170.03/33,254.95 = 5,530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,170.03x = 33,254.95 × 5,530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,170.03x = 183,901,203.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,901,203.70/22,170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,295.04

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