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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,914.09, 34,303.10 and 12,494.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,914.09, 34,303.10 and 12,494.25 is: 18,704.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,914.09 : 34,303.10 = 12,494.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,914.09/34,303.10 = 12,494.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,914.09x = 34,303.10 × 12,494.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,914.09x = 428,591,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,591,444.70/22,914.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,704.28

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