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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,870.02, 34,293.76 and 8,076.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,870.02, 34,293.76 and 8,076.78 is: 12,111.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,870.02 : 34,293.76 = 8,076.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,870.02/34,293.76 = 8,076.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,870.02x = 34,293.76 × 8,076.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,870.02x = 276,983,154.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,983,154.89/22,870.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,111.19

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