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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.02, 33,473.88 and 5,675.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.02, 33,473.88 and 5,675.91 is: 8,513.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.02 : 33,473.88 = 5,675.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.02/33,473.88 = 5,675.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.02x = 33,473.88 × 5,675.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.02x = 189,994,604.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,994,604.70/22,316.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,513.82

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