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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,864.53, 34,274.07 and 12,983.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,864.53, 34,274.07 and 12,983.34 is: 19,462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,864.53 : 34,274.07 = 12,983.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,864.53/34,274.07 = 12,983.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,864.53x = 34,274.07 × 12,983.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,864.53x = 444,991,903.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,991,903.99/22,864.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,462.11

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