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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,798.91, 34,198.77 and 12,277.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,798.91, 34,198.77 and 12,277.55 is: 18,416.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,798.91 : 34,198.77 = 12,277.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,798.91/34,198.77 = 12,277.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,798.91x = 34,198.77 × 12,277.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,798.91x = 419,877,108.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,877,108.61/22,798.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,416.54

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