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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,777.44, 34,171.11 and 6,982.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,777.44, 34,171.11 and 6,982.53 is: 10,475.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,777.44 : 34,171.11 = 6,982.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,777.44/34,171.11 = 6,982.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,777.44x = 34,171.11 × 6,982.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,777.44x = 238,600,800.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,600,800.71/22,777.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.31

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