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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,716.58, 34,148.68 and 22,605.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,716.58, 34,148.68 and 22,605.86 is: 33,982.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,716.58 : 34,148.68 = 22,605.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,716.58/34,148.68 = 22,605.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,716.58x = 34,148.68 × 22,605.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,716.58x = 771,960,180.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,960,180.29/22,716.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,982.24

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