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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,885, 34,327.71 and 9,034

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,885, 34,327.71 and 9,034 is: 13,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,885 : 34,327.71 = 9,034 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,885/34,327.71 = 9,034/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,885x = 34,327.71 × 9,034
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,885x = 310,116,532.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,116,532.14/22,885
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,551.08

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