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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,642.56, 33,966.72 and 7,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,642.56, 33,966.72 and 7,058.88 is: 10,589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,642.56 : 33,966.72 = 7,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,642.56/33,966.72 = 7,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,642.56x = 33,966.72 × 7,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,642.56x = 239,767,000.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,767,000.47/22,642.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.22

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