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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,591.88, 33,892.63 and 6,795.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,591.88, 33,892.63 and 6,795.59 is: 10,194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,591.88 : 33,892.63 = 6,795.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,591.88/33,892.63 = 6,795.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,591.88x = 33,892.63 × 6,795.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,591.88x = 230,320,440.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,320,440.87/22,591.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,194.83

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