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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,654.68, 33,979.39 and 6,016.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,654.68, 33,979.39 and 6,016.02 is: 9,023.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,654.68 : 33,979.39 = 6,016.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,654.68/33,979.39 = 6,016.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,654.68x = 33,979.39 × 6,016.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,654.68x = 204,420,553.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,420,553.08/22,654.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,023.33

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