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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,713.62, 34,082.78 and 9,565.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,713.62, 34,082.78 and 9,565.70 is: 14,353.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,713.62 : 34,082.78 = 9,565.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,713.62/34,082.78 = 9,565.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,713.62x = 34,082.78 × 9,565.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,713.62x = 326,025,430.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,025,430.40/22,713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,353.74

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