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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,884.93, 34,340.37 and 12,354.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,884.93, 34,340.37 and 12,354.81 is: 18,539.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,884.93 : 34,340.37 = 12,354.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,884.93/34,340.37 = 12,354.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,884.93x = 34,340.37 × 12,354.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,884.93x = 424,268,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,268,746.68/22,884.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,539.22

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