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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,277.24, 30,672.46 and 18,913.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,277.24, 30,672.46 and 18,913.40 is: 26,040.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,277.24 : 30,672.46 = 18,913.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,277.24/30,672.46 = 18,913.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,277.24x = 30,672.46 × 18,913.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,277.24x = 580,120,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,120,504.96/22,277.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,040.95

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