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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.48, 34,445.67 and 6,322.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.48, 34,445.67 and 6,322.48 is: 9,482.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.48 : 34,445.67 = 6,322.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.48/34,445.67 = 6,322.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.48x = 34,445.67 × 6,322.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.48x = 217,782,059.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,782,059.66/22,966.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,482.61

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