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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,405.97, 33,608.96 and 6,823.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,405.97, 33,608.96 and 6,823.73 is: 10,235.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,405.97 : 33,608.96 = 6,823.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,405.97/33,608.96 = 6,823.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,405.97x = 33,608.96 × 6,823.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,405.97x = 229,338,266.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,338,266.46/22,405.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,235.59

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