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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,788.83, 34,183.25 and 6,148.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,788.83, 34,183.25 and 6,148.87 is: 9,223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,788.83 : 34,183.25 = 6,148.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,788.83/34,183.25 = 6,148.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,788.83x = 34,183.25 × 6,148.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,788.83x = 210,188,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,188,189.65/22,788.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,223.30

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