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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,869.77, 34,304.91 and 8,068.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,869.77, 34,304.91 and 8,068.29 is: 12,102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,869.77 : 34,304.91 = 8,068.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,869.77/34,304.91 = 8,068.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,869.77x = 34,304.91 × 8,068.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,869.77x = 276,781,962.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,781,962.30/22,869.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.53

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