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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,310.82, 33,469.74 and 9,159.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,310.82, 33,469.74 and 9,159.66 is: 13,740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,310.82 : 33,469.74 = 9,159.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,310.82/33,469.74 = 9,159.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,310.82x = 33,469.74 × 9,159.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,310.82x = 306,571,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,571,438.69/22,310.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,740.93

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