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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,595.76, 33,896.48 and 6,798.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,595.76, 33,896.48 and 6,798.33 is: 10,198.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,595.76 : 33,896.48 = 6,798.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,595.76/33,896.48 = 6,798.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,595.76x = 33,896.48 × 6,798.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,595.76x = 230,439,422.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,439,422.89/22,595.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.35

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