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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,160.86, 34,740.80 and 22,545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,160.86, 34,740.80 and 22,545.75 is: 33,818.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,160.86 : 34,740.80 = 22,545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,160.86/34,740.80 = 22,545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,160.86x = 34,740.80 × 22,545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,160.86x = 783,257,391.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783,257,391.60/23,160.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,818.15

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