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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,976.70, 34,309.40 and 18,243.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,976.70, 34,309.40 and 18,243.60 is: 27,241.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,976.70 : 34,309.40 = 18,243.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,976.70/34,309.40 = 18,243.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,976.70x = 34,309.40 × 18,243.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,976.70x = 625,926,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,926,969.84/22,976.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,241.81

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