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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,711.98, 34,045.84 and 10,862.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,711.98, 34,045.84 and 10,862.67 is: 16,283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,711.98 : 34,045.84 = 10,862.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,711.98/34,045.84 = 10,862.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,711.98x = 34,045.84 × 10,862.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,711.98x = 369,828,724.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 369,828,724.79/22,711.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,283.42

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