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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,990.59, 34,478.60 and 9,839.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,990.59, 34,478.60 and 9,839.43 is: 14,756.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,990.59 : 34,478.60 = 9,839.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,990.59/34,478.60 = 9,839.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,990.59x = 34,478.60 × 9,839.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,990.59x = 339,249,722.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,249,722.00/22,990.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,756.03

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