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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,996.62, 34,466.08 and 9,833.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,996.62, 34,466.08 and 9,833.54 is: 14,737.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,996.62 : 34,466.08 = 9,833.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,996.62/34,466.08 = 9,833.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,996.62x = 34,466.08 × 9,833.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,996.62x = 338,923,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,923,576.32/22,996.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,737.97

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