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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,863.03, 34,270.99 and 12,981.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,863.03, 34,270.99 and 12,981.43 is: 19,458.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,863.03 : 34,270.99 = 12,981.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,863.03/34,270.99 = 12,981.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,863.03x = 34,270.99 × 12,981.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,863.03x = 444,886,457.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,886,457.72/22,863.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,458.77

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