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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,804.13, 34,217.03 and 15,794.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,804.13, 34,217.03 and 15,794.93 is: 23,699.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,804.13 : 34,217.03 = 15,794.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,804.13/34,217.03 = 15,794.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,804.13x = 34,217.03 × 15,794.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,804.13x = 540,455,514.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,455,514.68/22,804.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,699.90

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