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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.82, 34.23 and 9.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.82, 34.23 and 9.29 is: 13.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.82 : 34.23 = 9.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.82/34.23 = 9.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.82x = 34.23 × 9.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.82x = 317.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317.83/22.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.93

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