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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,339.92, 30,793.80 and 17,849.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,339.92, 30,793.80 and 17,849.52 is: 24,604.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,339.92 : 30,793.80 = 17,849.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,339.92/30,793.80 = 17,849.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,339.92x = 30,793.80 × 17,849.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,339.92x = 549,654,548.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,654,548.98/22,339.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,604.14

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