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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,687.97, 34,031.95 and 9,360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,687.97, 34,031.95 and 9,360.77 is: 14,041.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,687.97 : 34,031.95 = 9,360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,687.97/34,031.95 = 9,360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,687.97x = 34,031.95 × 9,360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,687.97x = 318,565,063.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,565,063.04/22,687.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,041.15

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