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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,630.07, 33,946.77 and 5,989.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,630.07, 33,946.77 and 5,989.99 is: 8,985.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,630.07 : 33,946.77 = 5,989.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,630.07/33,946.77 = 5,989.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,630.07x = 33,946.77 × 5,989.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,630.07x = 203,340,812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,340,812.83/22,630.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,985.43

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