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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,960.71, 34,374.15 and 17,063.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,960.71, 34,374.15 and 17,063.73 is: 25,545.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,960.71 : 34,374.15 = 17,063.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,960.71/34,374.15 = 17,063.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,960.71x = 34,374.15 × 17,063.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,960.71x = 586,551,214.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,551,214.58/22,960.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.87

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