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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,843.89, 34,233.64 and 10,823.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,843.89, 34,233.64 and 10,823.29 is: 16,219.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,843.89 : 34,233.64 = 10,823.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,843.89/34,233.64 = 10,823.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,843.89x = 34,233.64 × 10,823.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,843.89x = 370,520,500.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,520,500.83/22,843.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,219.68

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