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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,772.23, 34,159.39 and 6,976.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,772.23, 34,159.39 and 6,976.13 is: 10,464.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,772.23 : 34,159.39 = 6,976.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,772.23/34,159.39 = 6,976.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,772.23x = 34,159.39 × 6,976.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,772.23x = 238,300,157.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,300,157.12/22,772.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,464.51

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