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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,819.97, 34,232.67 and 8,776.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,819.97, 34,232.67 and 8,776.73 is: 13,166.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,819.97 : 34,232.67 = 8,776.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,819.97/34,232.67 = 8,776.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,819.97x = 34,232.67 × 8,776.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,819.97x = 300,450,730.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,450,730.61/22,819.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,166.13

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