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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,867.62, 34,309.20 and 12,338.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,867.62, 34,309.20 and 12,338.64 is: 18,512.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,867.62 : 34,309.20 = 12,338.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,867.62/34,309.20 = 12,338.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,867.62x = 34,309.20 × 12,338.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,867.62x = 423,328,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,328,867.49/22,867.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,512.15

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