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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430.55, 33,650.25 and 6,635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,430.55, 33,650.25 and 6,635.88 is: 9,955.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,430.55 : 33,650.25 = 6,635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,430.55/33,650.25 = 6,635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,430.55x = 33,650.25 × 6,635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,430.55x = 223,299,020.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,299,020.97/22,430.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,955.13

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