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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,864.80, 34,297.20 and 19,948.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,864.80, 34,297.20 and 19,948.80 is: 29,923.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,864.80 : 34,297.20 = 19,948.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,864.80/34,297.20 = 19,948.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,864.80x = 34,297.20 × 19,948.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,864.80x = 684,187,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,187,983.36/22,864.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,923.20

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