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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,847.52, 34,254.72 and 15,433.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,847.52, 34,254.72 and 15,433.44 is: 23,138.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,847.52 : 34,254.72 = 15,433.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,847.52/34,254.72 = 15,433.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,847.52x = 34,254.72 × 15,433.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,847.52x = 528,668,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,668,165.84/22,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,138.97

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