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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,443.62, 33,670.36 and 6,649.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,443.62, 33,670.36 and 6,649.89 is: 9,976.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,443.62 : 33,670.36 = 6,649.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,443.62/33,670.36 = 6,649.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,443.62x = 33,670.36 × 6,649.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,443.62x = 223,904,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,904,190.26/22,443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,976.30

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