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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,280.97, 33,422.46 and 7,288.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,280.97, 33,422.46 and 7,288.95 is: 10,933.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,280.97 : 33,422.46 = 7,288.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,280.97/33,422.46 = 7,288.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,280.97x = 33,422.46 × 7,288.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,280.97x = 243,614,541.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,614,541.82/22,280.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,933.75

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