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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,255.21, 33,382.92 and 7,465.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,255.21, 33,382.92 and 7,465.27 is: 11,197.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,255.21 : 33,382.92 = 7,465.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,255.21/33,382.92 = 7,465.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,255.21x = 33,382.92 × 7,465.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,255.21x = 249,212,511.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,212,511.19/22,255.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,197.94

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