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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,771.97, 34,158.98 and 6,975.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,771.97, 34,158.98 and 6,975.85 is: 10,464.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,771.97 : 34,158.98 = 6,975.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,771.97/34,158.98 = 6,975.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,771.97x = 34,158.98 × 6,975.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,771.97x = 238,287,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,287,916.72/22,771.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.09

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