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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.25, 34,998.38 and 6,916.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.25, 34,998.38 and 6,916.25 is: 10,374.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.25 : 34,998.38 = 6,916.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.25/34,998.38 = 6,916.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.25x = 34,998.38 × 6,916.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.25x = 242,057,545.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,057,545.68/23,332.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,374.38

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