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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,370.52, 33,566.58 and 9,889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,370.52, 33,566.58 and 9,889.08 is: 14,838.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,370.52 : 33,566.58 = 9,889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,370.52/33,566.58 = 9,889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,370.52x = 33,566.58 × 9,889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,370.52x = 331,942,594.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,942,594.95/22,370.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,838.39

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