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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,789.39, 34,183.94 and 12,264.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,789.39, 34,183.94 and 12,264.37 is: 18,396.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,789.39 : 34,183.94 = 12,264.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,789.39/34,183.94 = 12,264.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,789.39x = 34,183.94 × 12,264.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,789.39x = 419,244,317.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,244,317.30/22,789.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,396.47

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