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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,654.62, 33,982.74 and 6,015.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,654.62, 33,982.74 and 6,015.24 is: 9,023.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,654.62 : 33,982.74 = 6,015.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,654.62/33,982.74 = 6,015.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,654.62x = 33,982.74 × 6,015.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,654.62x = 204,414,336.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,414,336.96/22,654.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.08

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