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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,891.80, 34,264.80 and 16,330.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,891.80, 34,264.80 and 16,330.80 is: 24,444.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,891.80 : 34,264.80 = 16,330.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,891.80/34,264.80 = 16,330.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,891.80x = 34,264.80 × 16,330.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,891.80x = 559,571,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,571,595.84/22,891.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,444.19

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