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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,795.56, 34,178.94 and 8,005.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,795.56, 34,178.94 and 8,005.86 is: 12,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,795.56 : 34,178.94 = 8,005.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,795.56/34,178.94 = 8,005.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,795.56x = 34,178.94 × 8,005.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,795.56x = 273,631,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,631,808.59/22,795.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,003.73

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