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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,670, 34,006.96 and 6,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,670, 34,006.96 and 6,254 is: 9,381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,670 : 34,006.96 = 6,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,670/34,006.96 = 6,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,670x = 34,006.96 × 6,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,670x = 212,679,527.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,679,527.84/22,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,381.54

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