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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.91, 34.34 and 9.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.91, 34.34 and 9.36 is: 14.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.91 : 34.34 = 9.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.91/34.34 = 9.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.91x = 34.34 × 9.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.91x = 321.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321.38/22.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.03

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