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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,175.55, 33,268.64 and 7,384.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,175.55, 33,268.64 and 7,384.60 is: 11,078.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,175.55 : 33,268.64 = 7,384.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,175.55/33,268.64 = 7,384.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,175.55x = 33,268.64 × 7,384.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,175.55x = 245,675,395.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,675,395.68/22,175.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,078.66

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