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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,823.62, 34,183.49 and 15,771.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,823.62, 34,183.49 and 15,771.69 is: 23,621.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,823.62 : 34,183.49 = 15,771.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,823.62/34,183.49 = 15,771.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,823.62x = 34,183.49 × 15,771.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,823.62x = 539,131,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 539,131,365.47/22,823.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,621.64

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