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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,827.13, 34,229.92 and 13,342.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,827.13, 34,229.92 and 13,342.17 is: 20,006.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,827.13 : 34,229.92 = 13,342.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,827.13/34,229.92 = 13,342.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,827.13x = 34,229.92 × 13,342.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,827.13x = 456,701,301.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,701,301.68/22,827.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,006.95

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