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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,594.63, 33,891.78 and 6,799.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,594.63, 33,891.78 and 6,799.59 is: 10,199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,594.63 : 33,891.78 = 6,799.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,594.63/33,891.78 = 6,799.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,594.63x = 33,891.78 × 6,799.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,594.63x = 230,450,309.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,450,309.97/22,594.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,199.34

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