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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,634.91, 33,955.13 and 5,995.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,634.91, 33,955.13 and 5,995.28 is: 8,993.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,634.91 : 33,955.13 = 5,995.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,634.91/33,955.13 = 5,995.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,634.91x = 33,955.13 × 5,995.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,634.91x = 203,570,611.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,570,611.66/22,634.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,993.66

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