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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,691.94, 34,033.40 and 21,566.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,691.94, 34,033.40 and 21,566.74 is: 32,345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,691.94 : 34,033.40 = 21,566.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,691.94/34,033.40 = 21,566.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,691.94x = 34,033.40 × 21,566.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,691.94x = 733,989,372.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,989,372.87/22,691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,345.83

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