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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,819.92, 34,227.54 and 6,179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,819.92, 34,227.54 and 6,179.28 is: 9,268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,819.92 : 34,227.54 = 6,179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,819.92/34,227.54 = 6,179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,819.92x = 34,227.54 × 6,179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,819.92x = 211,501,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,501,553.37/22,819.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,268.29

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