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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,644.31, 33,964.83 and 7,061.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,644.31, 33,964.83 and 7,061.53 is: 10,591.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,644.31 : 33,964.83 = 7,061.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,644.31/33,964.83 = 7,061.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,644.31x = 33,964.83 × 7,061.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,644.31x = 239,843,665.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,843,665.99/22,644.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,591.79

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