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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,427.94, 33,641.91 and 6,845.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,427.94, 33,641.91 and 6,845.58 is: 10,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,427.94 : 33,641.91 = 6,845.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,427.94/33,641.91 = 6,845.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,427.94x = 33,641.91 × 6,845.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,427.94x = 230,298,386.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,298,386.26/22,427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.37

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