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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,849.44, 34,273.80 and 7,266.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,849.44, 34,273.80 and 7,266.84 is: 10,900.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,849.44 : 34,273.80 = 7,266.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,849.44/34,273.80 = 7,266.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,849.44x = 34,273.80 × 7,266.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,849.44x = 249,062,220.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,062,220.79/22,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.15

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