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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,953.82, 34,419.36 and 8,160.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,953.82, 34,419.36 and 8,160.52 is: 12,236.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,953.82 : 34,419.36 = 8,160.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,953.82/34,419.36 = 8,160.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,953.82x = 34,419.36 × 8,160.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,953.82x = 280,879,875.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,879,875.67/22,953.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,236.74

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