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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955.70, 34,401.21 and 18,254.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955.70, 34,401.21 and 18,254.85 is: 27,356.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.70 : 34,401.21 = 18,254.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.70/34,401.21 = 18,254.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.70x = 34,401.21 × 18,254.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.70x = 627,988,928.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,988,928.37/22,955.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,356.56

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