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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,451.58, 33,677.73 and 6,869.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,451.58, 33,677.73 and 6,869.34 is: 10,304.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,451.58 : 33,677.73 = 6,869.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,451.58/33,677.73 = 6,869.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,451.58x = 33,677.73 × 6,869.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,451.58x = 231,343,777.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,343,777.80/22,451.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,304.12

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