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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,977.64, 34,483.62 and 17,068.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,977.64, 34,483.62 and 17,068.18 is: 25,615.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,977.64 : 34,483.62 = 17,068.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,977.64/34,483.62 = 17,068.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,977.64x = 34,483.62 × 17,068.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,977.64x = 588,572,460.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,572,460.79/22,977.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,615.01

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