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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,958.55, 34,405.45 and 18,257.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,958.55, 34,405.45 and 18,257.71 is: 27,360.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,958.55 : 34,405.45 = 18,257.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,958.55/34,405.45 = 18,257.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,958.55x = 34,405.45 × 18,257.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,958.55x = 628,164,728.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,164,728.52/22,958.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,360.82

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