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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,643.93, 33,959.82 and 6,844.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,643.93, 33,959.82 and 6,844.88 is: 10,265.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,643.93 : 33,959.82 = 6,844.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,643.93/33,959.82 = 6,844.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,643.93x = 33,959.82 × 6,844.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,643.93x = 232,450,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,450,892.72/22,643.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.48

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