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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,786.59, 34,181.10 and 7,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,786.59, 34,181.10 and 7,203 is: 10,804.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,786.59 : 34,181.10 = 7,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,786.59/34,181.10 = 7,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,786.59x = 34,181.10 × 7,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,786.59x = 246,206,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,206,463.30/22,786.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,804.88

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