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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,909.77, 34,359.27 and 12,918.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,909.77, 34,359.27 and 12,918.81 is: 19,375.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,909.77 : 34,359.27 = 12,918.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,909.77/34,359.27 = 12,918.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,909.77x = 34,359.27 × 12,918.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,909.77x = 443,880,880.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,880,880.87/22,909.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,375.18

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