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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,183.29, 33,276.53 and 6,984.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,183.29, 33,276.53 and 6,984.55 is: 10,477.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,183.29 : 33,276.53 = 6,984.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,183.29/33,276.53 = 6,984.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,183.29x = 33,276.53 × 6,984.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,183.29x = 232,421,587.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,421,587.61/22,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,477.33

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