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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,395.78, 33,583.95 and 6,809.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,395.78, 33,583.95 and 6,809.76 is: 10,211.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,395.78 : 33,583.95 = 6,809.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,395.78/33,583.95 = 6,809.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,395.78x = 33,583.95 × 6,809.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,395.78x = 228,698,639.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,698,639.35/22,395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,211.68

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