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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,679.76, 34,015.74 and 6,041.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,679.76, 34,015.74 and 6,041.54 is: 9,061.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,679.76 : 34,015.74 = 6,041.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,679.76/34,015.74 = 6,041.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,679.76x = 34,015.74 × 6,041.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,679.76x = 205,507,453.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,507,453.84/22,679.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,061.27

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