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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,660.05, 33,994.80 and 6,866.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,660.05, 33,994.80 and 6,866.22 is: 10,300.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,660.05 : 33,994.80 = 6,866.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,660.05/33,994.80 = 6,866.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,660.05x = 33,994.80 × 6,866.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,660.05x = 233,415,775.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,415,775.66/22,660.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,300.76

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