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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,766.62, 34,149.94 and 12,241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,766.62, 34,149.94 and 12,241.59 is: 18,362.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,766.62 : 34,149.94 = 12,241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,766.62/34,149.94 = 12,241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,766.62x = 34,149.94 × 12,241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,766.62x = 418,049,564.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,049,564.00/22,766.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,362.39

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