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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,999.79, 34,512.98 and 9,671.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,999.79, 34,512.98 and 9,671.73 is: 14,513.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,999.79 : 34,512.98 = 9,671.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,999.79/34,512.98 = 9,671.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,999.79x = 34,512.98 × 9,671.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,999.79x = 333,800,175.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,800,175.70/22,999.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,513.19

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