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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.67, 34 and 16.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.67, 34 and 16.22 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.67 : 34 = 16.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.67/34 = 16.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.67x = 34 × 16.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.67x = 551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551.48/22.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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