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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,892.82, 34,341.95 and 8,098.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,892.82, 34,341.95 and 8,098.71 is: 12,149.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,892.82 : 34,341.95 = 8,098.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,892.82/34,341.95 = 8,098.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,892.82x = 34,341.95 × 8,098.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,892.82x = 278,125,453.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 278,125,453.39/22,892.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,149.03

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