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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.62, 34,470.40 and 7,180.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.62, 34,470.40 and 7,180.04 is: 10,772.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.62 : 34,470.40 = 7,180.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.62/34,470.40 = 7,180.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.62x = 34,470.40 × 7,180.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.62x = 247,498,850.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,498,850.82/22,975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,772.24

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