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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,734.76, 31,346.52 and 18,963.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,734.76, 31,346.52 and 18,963.40 is: 26,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,734.76 : 31,346.52 = 18,963.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,734.76/31,346.52 = 18,963.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,734.76x = 31,346.52 × 18,963.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,734.76x = 594,436,597.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,436,597.37/22,734.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,146.60

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