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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,845.41, 34,274.93 and 9,698.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,845.41, 34,274.93 and 9,698.79 is: 14,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,845.41 : 34,274.93 = 9,698.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,845.41/34,274.93 = 9,698.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,845.41x = 34,274.93 × 9,698.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,845.41x = 332,425,299.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,425,299.84/22,845.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,551.08

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