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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,740.62, 34,098.17 and 12,206.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,740.62, 34,098.17 and 12,206.57 is: 18,303.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,740.62 : 34,098.17 = 12,206.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,740.62/34,098.17 = 12,206.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,740.62x = 34,098.17 × 12,206.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,740.62x = 416,221,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 416,221,467.45/22,740.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,303.00

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