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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,399.03, 33,595.93 and 8,359.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,399.03, 33,595.93 and 8,359.54 is: 12,538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,399.03 : 33,595.93 = 8,359.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,399.03/33,595.93 = 8,359.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,399.03x = 33,595.93 × 8,359.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,399.03x = 280,846,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,846,520.67/22,399.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.33

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