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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,956.55, 34,402.46 and 18,255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,956.55, 34,402.46 and 18,255.71 is: 27,357.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,956.55 : 34,402.46 = 18,255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,956.55/34,402.46 = 18,255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,956.55x = 34,402.46 × 18,255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,956.55x = 628,041,327.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,041,327.77/22,956.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,357.83

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