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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,814.64, 34,238.52 and 12,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,814.64, 34,238.52 and 12,962.16 is: 19,452.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,814.64 : 34,238.52 = 12,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,814.64/34,238.52 = 12,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,814.64x = 34,238.52 × 12,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,814.64x = 443,805,174.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,805,174.40/22,814.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,452.65

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