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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,742.92, 34,146.03 and 11,657.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,742.92, 34,146.03 and 11,657.26 is: 17,502.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,742.92 : 34,146.03 = 11,657.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,742.92/34,146.03 = 11,657.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,742.92x = 34,146.03 × 11,657.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,742.92x = 398,049,149.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,049,149.68/22,742.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,502.11

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