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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,777.24, 34,166.90 and 6,981.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,777.24, 34,166.90 and 6,981.13 is: 10,472.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,777.24 : 34,166.90 = 6,981.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,777.24/34,166.90 = 6,981.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,777.24x = 34,166.90 × 6,981.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,777.24x = 238,523,570.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,523,570.60/22,777.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,472.01

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