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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,799.21, 34,202.23 and 8,005.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,799.21, 34,202.23 and 8,005.52 is: 12,009.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,799.21 : 34,202.23 = 8,005.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,799.21/34,202.23 = 8,005.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,799.21x = 34,202.23 × 8,005.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,799.21x = 273,806,554.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,806,554.44/22,799.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,009.48

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