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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,468.87, 33,711.81 and 9,320.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,468.87, 33,711.81 and 9,320.14 is: 13,983.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,468.87 : 33,711.81 = 9,320.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,468.87/33,711.81 = 9,320.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,468.87x = 33,711.81 × 9,320.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,468.87x = 314,198,788.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,198,788.85/22,468.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.74

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