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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,637.91, 33,956.88 and 7,055.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,637.91, 33,956.88 and 7,055.52 is: 10,583.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,637.91 : 33,956.88 = 7,055.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,637.91/33,956.88 = 7,055.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,637.91x = 33,956.88 × 7,055.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,637.91x = 239,583,445.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,583,445.98/22,637.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,583.28

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