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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,475.43, 33,700.91 and 6,891.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,475.43, 33,700.91 and 6,891.03 is: 10,332.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,475.43 : 33,700.91 = 6,891.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,475.43/33,700.91 = 6,891.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,475.43x = 33,700.91 × 6,891.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,475.43x = 232,233,947.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,233,947.38/22,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,332.79

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