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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.14, 34,459.71 and 7,391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.14, 34,459.71 and 7,391.98 is: 11,087.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.14 : 34,459.71 = 7,391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.14/34,459.71 = 7,391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.14x = 34,459.71 × 7,391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.14x = 254,725,487.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,725,487.13/22,973.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,087.97

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