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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,720.03, 34,055.98 and 8,670.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,720.03, 34,055.98 and 8,670.98 is: 12,997.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,720.03 : 34,055.98 = 8,670.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,720.03/34,055.98 = 8,670.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,720.03x = 34,055.98 × 8,670.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,720.03x = 295,298,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,298,721.46/22,720.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,997.29

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