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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,382.62, 33,577.76 and 9,227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,382.62, 33,577.76 and 9,227.80 is: 13,843.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,382.62 : 33,577.76 = 9,227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,382.62/33,577.76 = 9,227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,382.62x = 33,577.76 × 9,227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,382.62x = 309,848,807.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,848,807.59/22,382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,843.28

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