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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,789.46, 34,163.82 and 12,265.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,789.46, 34,163.82 and 12,265.10 is: 18,386.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,789.46 : 34,163.82 = 12,265.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,789.46/34,163.82 = 12,265.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,789.46x = 34,163.82 × 12,265.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,789.46x = 419,022,668.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,022,668.68/22,789.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,386.69

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