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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,314.97, 33,475.59 and 6,521.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,314.97, 33,475.59 and 6,521.16 is: 9,782.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,314.97 : 33,475.59 = 6,521.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,314.97/33,475.59 = 6,521.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,314.97x = 33,475.59 × 6,521.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,314.97x = 218,299,678.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,299,678.48/22,314.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,782.66

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