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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,778.31, 34,139.52 and 12,925.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,778.31, 34,139.52 and 12,925.89 is: 19,372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,778.31 : 34,139.52 = 12,925.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,778.31/34,139.52 = 12,925.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,778.31x = 34,139.52 × 12,925.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,778.31x = 441,283,680.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,283,680.17/22,778.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,372.98

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