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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,644.78, 33,968.70 and 6,004.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,644.78, 33,968.70 and 6,004.62 is: 9,007.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,644.78 : 33,968.70 = 6,004.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,644.78/33,968.70 = 6,004.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,644.78x = 33,968.70 × 6,004.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,644.78x = 203,969,135.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,969,135.39/22,644.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.34

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