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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,437.41, 33,663.86 and 9,966.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,437.41, 33,663.86 and 9,966.17 is: 14,952.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,437.41 : 33,663.86 = 9,966.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,437.41/33,663.86 = 9,966.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,437.41x = 33,663.86 × 9,966.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,437.41x = 335,499,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,499,533.47/22,437.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,952.69

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