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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,805.62, 34,225.36 and 17,265.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,805.62, 34,225.36 and 17,265.94 is: 25,911.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,805.62 : 34,225.36 = 17,265.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,805.62/34,225.36 = 17,265.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,805.62x = 34,225.36 × 17,265.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,805.62x = 590,933,012.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,933,012.24/22,805.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,911.73

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