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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,809.63, 34,225.28 and 15,800.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,809.63, 34,225.28 and 15,800.43 is: 23,708.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,809.63 : 34,225.28 = 15,800.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,809.63/34,225.28 = 15,800.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,809.63x = 34,225.28 × 15,800.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,809.63x = 540,774,140.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,774,140.87/22,809.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,708.15

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