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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,844.82, 34,262.64 and 8,054.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,844.82, 34,262.64 and 8,054.34 is: 12,079.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,844.82 : 34,262.64 = 8,054.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,844.82/34,262.64 = 8,054.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,844.82x = 34,262.64 × 8,054.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,844.82x = 275,962,951.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,962,951.86/22,844.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,079.89

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