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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,844.71, 34,254.10 and 16,675.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,844.71, 34,254.10 and 16,675.75 is: 25,004.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,844.71 : 34,254.10 = 16,675.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,844.71/34,254.10 = 16,675.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,844.71x = 34,254.10 × 16,675.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,844.71x = 571,212,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,212,808.08/22,844.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,004.16

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