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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,194, 34,796.76 and 6,778

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,194, 34,796.76 and 6,778 is: 10,168.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,194 : 34,796.76 = 6,778 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,194/34,796.76 = 6,778/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,194x = 34,796.76 × 6,778
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,194x = 235,852,439.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,852,439.28/23,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,168.68

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