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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,693.74, 34,015.38 and 17,129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,693.74, 34,015.38 and 17,129.04 is: 25,674.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,693.74 : 34,015.38 = 17,129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,693.74/34,015.38 = 17,129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,693.74x = 34,015.38 × 17,129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,693.74x = 582,650,804.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,650,804.64/22,693.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,674.52

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