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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,458.55, 33,669.33 and 8,951.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,458.55, 33,669.33 and 8,951.08 is: 13,419.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,458.55 : 33,669.33 = 8,951.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,458.55/33,669.33 = 8,951.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,458.55x = 33,669.33 × 8,951.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,458.55x = 301,376,866.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,376,866.38/22,458.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,419.25

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