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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,560.91, 33,844.65 and 6,979.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,560.91, 33,844.65 and 6,979.75 is: 10,470.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,560.91 : 33,844.65 = 6,979.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,560.91/33,844.65 = 6,979.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,560.91x = 33,844.65 × 6,979.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,560.91x = 236,227,195.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,227,195.84/22,560.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,470.64

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