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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,869.76, 34,256.96 and 18,403.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,869.76, 34,256.96 and 18,403.36 is: 27,566.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,869.76 : 34,256.96 = 18,403.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,869.76/34,256.96 = 18,403.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,869.76x = 34,256.96 × 18,403.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,869.76x = 630,443,167.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,443,167.39/22,869.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,566.67

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