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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,202.25, 33,303.38 and 5,786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,202.25, 33,303.38 and 5,786.25 is: 8,679.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,202.25 : 33,303.38 = 5,786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,202.25/33,303.38 = 5,786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,202.25x = 33,303.38 × 5,786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,202.25x = 192,701,653.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,701,653.59/22,202.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,679.38

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