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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,652.12, 33,979.90 and 6,011.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,652.12, 33,979.90 and 6,011.82 is: 9,018.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,652.12 : 33,979.90 = 6,011.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,652.12/33,979.90 = 6,011.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,652.12x = 33,979.90 × 6,011.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,652.12x = 204,281,042.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,281,042.42/22,652.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,018.19

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