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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,863.28, 34,272.19 and 12,982.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,863.28, 34,272.19 and 12,982.09 is: 19,460.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,863.28 : 34,272.19 = 12,982.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,863.28/34,272.19 = 12,982.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,863.28x = 34,272.19 × 12,982.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,863.28x = 444,924,655.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,924,655.08/22,863.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,460.23

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