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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.78, 34,459.38 and 6,106.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.78, 34,459.38 and 6,106.34 is: 9,159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.78 : 34,459.38 = 6,106.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.78/34,459.38 = 6,106.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.78x = 34,459.38 × 6,106.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.78x = 210,420,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,420,518.17/22,973.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,159.16

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