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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.02, 34,267.86 and 8,803.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.02, 34,267.86 and 8,803.62 is: 13,203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.02 : 34,267.86 = 8,803.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.02/34,267.86 = 8,803.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.02x = 34,267.86 × 8,803.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.02x = 301,681,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,681,217.65/22,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,203.25

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