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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,748.52, 34,119.02 and 16,154.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,748.52, 34,119.02 and 16,154.76 is: 24,229.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,748.52 : 34,119.02 = 16,154.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,748.52/34,119.02 = 16,154.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,748.52x = 34,119.02 × 16,154.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,748.52x = 551,184,579.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,184,579.54/22,748.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,229.47

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