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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.63, 33,609.94 and 6,824.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.63, 33,609.94 and 6,824.25 is: 10,236.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.63 : 33,609.94 = 6,824.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.63/33,609.94 = 6,824.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.63x = 33,609.94 × 6,824.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.63x = 229,362,615.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,362,615.98/22,406.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,236.38

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