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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,881.28, 34,256.64 and 17,064.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,881.28, 34,256.64 and 17,064.96 is: 25,548.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,881.28 : 34,256.64 = 17,064.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,881.28/34,256.64 = 17,064.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,881.28x = 34,256.64 × 17,064.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,881.28x = 584,588,191.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,588,191.33/22,881.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,548.75

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