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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,567.57, 33,856.76 and 6,985.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,567.57, 33,856.76 and 6,985.19 is: 10,479.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,567.57 : 33,856.76 = 6,985.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,567.57/33,856.76 = 6,985.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,567.57x = 33,856.76 × 6,985.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,567.57x = 236,495,866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,495,866.46/22,567.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,479.46

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