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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.54, 33,273.90 and 6,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.54, 33,273.90 and 6,982.80 is: 10,474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.54 : 33,273.90 = 6,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.54/33,273.90 = 6,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.54x = 33,273.90 × 6,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.54x = 232,344,988.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,344,988.92/22,181.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,474.70

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