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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,459.24, 33,691.95 and 7,664.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,459.24, 33,691.95 and 7,664.20 is: 11,497.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,459.24 : 33,691.95 = 7,664.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,459.24/33,691.95 = 7,664.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,459.24x = 33,691.95 × 7,664.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,459.24x = 258,221,843.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,221,843.19/22,459.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,497.35

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