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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,821.67, 34,176.59 and 18,848.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,821.67, 34,176.59 and 18,848.62 is: 28,226.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,821.67 : 34,176.59 = 18,848.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,821.67/34,176.59 = 18,848.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,821.67x = 34,176.59 × 18,848.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,821.67x = 644,181,557.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,181,557.81/22,821.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,226.75

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