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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,706.94, 34,063.62 and 7,913.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,706.94, 34,063.62 and 7,913.70 is: 11,871.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,706.94 : 34,063.62 = 7,913.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,706.94/34,063.62 = 7,913.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,706.94x = 34,063.62 × 7,913.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,706.94x = 269,569,269.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,569,269.59/22,706.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,871.67

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