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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,775.97, 34,181.64 and 15,804.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,775.97, 34,181.64 and 15,804.93 is: 23,719.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,775.97 : 34,181.64 = 15,804.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,775.97/34,181.64 = 15,804.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,775.97x = 34,181.64 × 15,804.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,775.97x = 540,238,427.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,238,427.49/22,775.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,719.67

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