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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,945.55, 34,411.02 and 15,597.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,945.55, 34,411.02 and 15,597.23 is: 23,390.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,945.55 : 34,411.02 = 15,597.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,945.55/34,411.02 = 15,597.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,945.55x = 34,411.02 × 15,597.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,945.55x = 536,716,593.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 536,716,593.47/22,945.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,390.88

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