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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,371.39, 33,554.93 and 7,579.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,371.39, 33,554.93 and 7,579.53 is: 11,368.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,371.39 : 33,554.93 = 7,579.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,371.39/33,554.93 = 7,579.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,371.39x = 33,554.93 × 7,579.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,371.39x = 254,330,560.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,330,560.69/22,371.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,368.56

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