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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,727.62, 34,091.52 and 6,932.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,727.62, 34,091.52 and 6,932.62 is: 10,398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,727.62 : 34,091.52 = 6,932.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,727.62/34,091.52 = 6,932.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,727.62x = 34,091.52 × 6,932.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,727.62x = 236,343,553.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,343,553.38/22,727.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,398.96

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