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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.03, 34,171.08 and 6,982.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.03, 34,171.08 and 6,982.70 is: 10,475.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.03 : 34,171.08 = 6,982.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.03/34,171.08 = 6,982.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.03x = 34,171.08 × 6,982.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.03x = 238,606,400.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,606,400.32/22,778.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.29

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