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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,929.41, 34,394.11 and 15,136.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,929.41, 34,394.11 and 15,136.40 is: 22,704.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,929.41 : 34,394.11 = 15,136.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,929.41/34,394.11 = 15,136.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,929.41x = 34,394.11 × 15,136.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,929.41x = 520,602,796.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,602,796.79/22,929.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,704.59

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