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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,826.61, 34,223.31 and 15,412.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,826.61, 34,223.31 and 15,412.68 is: 23,107.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,826.61 : 34,223.31 = 15,412.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,826.61/34,223.31 = 15,412.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,826.61x = 34,223.31 × 15,412.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,826.61x = 527,472,925.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,472,925.57/22,826.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,107.81

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