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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,896.83, 34,355.12 and 12,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,896.83, 34,355.12 and 12,364.76 is: 18,552.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,896.83 : 34,355.12 = 12,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,896.83/34,355.12 = 12,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,896.83x = 34,355.12 × 12,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,896.83x = 424,792,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,792,579.97/22,896.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,552.47

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