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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.76, 34,451.42 and 7,173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.76, 34,451.42 and 7,173.97 is: 10,761.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.76 : 34,451.42 = 7,173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.76/34,451.42 = 7,173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.76x = 34,451.42 × 7,173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.76x = 247,153,453.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,153,453.54/22,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,761.35

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