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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,957.55, 34,403.95 and 18,256.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,957.55, 34,403.95 and 18,256.71 is: 27,359.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,957.55 : 34,403.95 = 18,256.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,957.55/34,403.95 = 18,256.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,957.55x = 34,403.95 × 18,256.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,957.55x = 628,102,938.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,102,938.00/22,957.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,359.32

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