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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,684.54, 34,026.81 and 17,497.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,684.54, 34,026.81 and 17,497.98 is: 26,246.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,684.54 : 34,026.81 = 17,497.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,684.54/34,026.81 = 17,497.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,684.54x = 34,026.81 × 17,497.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,684.54x = 595,400,440.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,400,440.84/22,684.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,246.97

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