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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,947.15, 34,416.93 and 7,362.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,947.15, 34,416.93 and 7,362.75 is: 11,042.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,947.15 : 34,416.93 = 7,362.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,947.15/34,416.93 = 7,362.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,947.15x = 34,416.93 × 7,362.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,947.15x = 253,403,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,403,251.36/22,947.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.91

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