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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,869.82, 34,281.48 and 15,475.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,869.82, 34,281.48 and 15,475.02 is: 23,196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,869.82 : 34,281.48 = 15,475.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,869.82/34,281.48 = 15,475.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,869.82x = 34,281.48 × 15,475.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,869.82x = 530,506,588.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,506,588.63/22,869.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,196.80

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