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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,926.83, 34,382.48 and 8,133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,926.83, 34,382.48 and 8,133.62 is: 12,197.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,926.83 : 34,382.48 = 8,133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,926.83/34,382.48 = 8,133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,926.83x = 34,382.48 × 8,133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,926.83x = 279,653,814.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,653,814.40/22,926.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.67

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