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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,525.25, 33,787.89 and 6,109.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,525.25, 33,787.89 and 6,109.25 is: 9,163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,525.25 : 33,787.89 = 6,109.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,525.25/33,787.89 = 6,109.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,525.25x = 33,787.89 × 6,109.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,525.25x = 206,418,666.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,418,666.98/22,525.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,163.88

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