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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.42, 34,449.81 and 6,327.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.42, 34,449.81 and 6,327.36 is: 9,491.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.42 : 34,449.81 = 6,327.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.42/34,449.81 = 6,327.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.42x = 34,449.81 × 6,327.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.42x = 217,976,349.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,976,349.80/22,966.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,491.09

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