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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,695.62, 34,013.93 and 12,699.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,695.62, 34,013.93 and 12,699.95 is: 19,033.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,695.62 : 34,013.93 = 12,699.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,695.62/34,013.93 = 12,699.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,695.62x = 34,013.93 × 12,699.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,695.62x = 431,974,976.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,974,976.73/22,695.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,033.41

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