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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,767.91, 34,155.92 and 6,972.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,767.91, 34,155.92 and 6,972.62 is: 10,460.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,767.91 : 34,155.92 = 6,972.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,767.91/34,155.92 = 6,972.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,767.91x = 34,155.92 × 6,972.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,767.91x = 238,156,097.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,156,097.56/22,767.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.17

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