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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.97, 33,610.46 and 6,824.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.97, 33,610.46 and 6,824.73 is: 10,237.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.97 : 33,610.46 = 6,824.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.97/33,610.46 = 6,824.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.97x = 33,610.46 × 6,824.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.97x = 229,382,314.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,382,314.68/22,406.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,237.10

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