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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,292.21, 33,442.68 and 8,252.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,292.21, 33,442.68 and 8,252.35 is: 12,380.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,292.21 : 33,442.68 = 8,252.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,292.21/33,442.68 = 8,252.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,292.21x = 33,442.68 × 8,252.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,292.21x = 275,980,700.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,980,700.30/22,292.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,380.14

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