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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,998.97, 34,510.20 and 9,847.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,998.97, 34,510.20 and 9,847.81 is: 14,776.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,998.97 : 34,510.20 = 9,847.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,998.97/34,510.20 = 9,847.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,998.97x = 34,510.20 × 9,847.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,998.97x = 339,849,892.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,849,892.66/22,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,776.74

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