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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,700.82, 34,079.58 and 15,337.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,700.82, 34,079.58 and 15,337.92 is: 23,026.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,700.82 : 34,079.58 = 15,337.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,700.82/34,079.58 = 15,337.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,700.82x = 34,079.58 × 15,337.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,700.82x = 522,709,871.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,709,871.67/22,700.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,026.03

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