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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,698.21, 34,072.06 and 17,211.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,698.21, 34,072.06 and 17,211.54 is: 25,836.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,698.21 : 34,072.06 = 17,211.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,698.21/34,072.06 = 17,211.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,698.21x = 34,072.06 × 17,211.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,698.21x = 586,432,623.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,432,623.57/22,698.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,836.07

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