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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,799.63, 34,171.35 and 16,190.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,799.63, 34,171.35 and 16,190.03 is: 24,265.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,799.63 : 34,171.35 = 16,190.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,799.63/34,171.35 = 16,190.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,799.63x = 34,171.35 × 16,190.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,799.63x = 553,235,010.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,235,010.78/22,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,265.09

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