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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,767.61, 34,151.63 and 8,724.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,767.61, 34,151.63 and 8,724.29 is: 13,086.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,767.61 : 34,151.63 = 8,724.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,767.61/34,151.63 = 8,724.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,767.61x = 34,151.63 × 8,724.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,767.61x = 297,948,819.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,948,819.47/22,767.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.52

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