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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,659.82, 33,960.97 and 12,804.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,659.82, 33,960.97 and 12,804.62 is: 19,190.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,659.82 : 33,960.97 = 12,804.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,659.82/33,960.97 = 12,804.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,659.82x = 33,960.97 × 12,804.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,659.82x = 434,857,161.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,857,161.88/22,659.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,190.67

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