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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,829.79, 34,247.94 and 7,036.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,829.79, 34,247.94 and 7,036.12 is: 10,555.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,829.79 : 34,247.94 = 7,036.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,829.79/34,247.94 = 7,036.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,829.79x = 34,247.94 × 7,036.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,829.79x = 240,972,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,972,615.59/22,829.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,555.18

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