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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,783.92, 34,175.52 and 10,295.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,783.92, 34,175.52 and 10,295.21 is: 15,442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,783.92 : 34,175.52 = 10,295.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,783.92/34,175.52 = 10,295.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,783.92x = 34,175.52 × 10,295.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,783.92x = 351,843,984.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,843,984.38/22,783.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,442.64

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