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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,940.92, 34,420.04 and 15,614.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,940.92, 34,420.04 and 15,614.47 is: 23,427.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,940.92 : 34,420.04 = 15,614.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,940.92/34,420.04 = 15,614.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,940.92x = 34,420.04 × 15,614.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,940.92x = 537,450,705.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 537,450,705.49/22,940.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,427.60

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