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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,863.80, 34,295.70 and 18,975.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,863.80, 34,295.70 and 18,975.80 is: 28,463.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,863.80 : 34,295.70 = 18,975.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,863.80/34,295.70 = 18,975.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,863.80x = 34,295.70 × 18,975.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,863.80x = 650,788,344.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,788,344.06/22,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,463.70

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