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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,915.58, 34,301.47 and 15,758.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,915.58, 34,301.47 and 15,758.05 is: 23,587.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,915.58 : 34,301.47 = 15,758.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,915.58/34,301.47 = 15,758.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,915.58x = 34,301.47 × 15,758.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,915.58x = 540,524,300.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 540,524,300.20/22,915.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,587.63

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