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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,174.82, 33,267.70 and 6,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,174.82, 33,267.70 and 6,592.44 is: 9,890.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,174.82 : 33,267.70 = 6,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,174.82/33,267.70 = 6,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,174.82x = 33,267.70 × 6,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,174.82x = 219,315,316.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,315,316.19/22,174.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,890.29

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