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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,669.76, 34,010.10 and 14,359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,669.76, 34,010.10 and 14,359.16 is: 21,542.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,669.76 : 34,010.10 = 14,359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,669.76/34,010.10 = 14,359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,669.76x = 34,010.10 × 14,359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,669.76x = 488,356,297.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,356,297.47/22,669.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,542.20

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