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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,639.92, 33,961.68 and 7,057.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,639.92, 33,961.68 and 7,057.68 is: 10,587.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,639.92 : 33,961.68 = 7,057.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,639.92/33,961.68 = 7,057.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,639.92x = 33,961.68 × 7,057.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,639.92x = 239,690,669.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,690,669.70/22,639.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,587.08

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