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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,427.13, 33,640.76 and 6,844.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,427.13, 33,640.76 and 6,844.75 is: 10,267.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,427.13 : 33,640.76 = 6,844.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,427.13/33,640.76 = 6,844.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,427.13x = 33,640.76 × 6,844.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,427.13x = 230,262,592.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,262,592.01/22,427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,267.14

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