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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,751.44, 34,099.38 and 10,268.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,751.44, 34,099.38 and 10,268.24 is: 15,389.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,751.44 : 34,099.38 = 10,268.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,751.44/34,099.38 = 10,268.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,751.44x = 34,099.38 × 10,268.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,751.44x = 350,140,617.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,140,617.69/22,751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,389.82

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