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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,369.91, 33,562.15 and 11,275.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,369.91, 33,562.15 and 11,275.74 is: 16,917.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,369.91 : 33,562.15 = 11,275.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,369.91/33,562.15 = 11,275.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,369.91x = 33,562.15 × 11,275.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,369.91x = 378,438,049.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,438,049.05/22,369.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,917.28

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