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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,939.63, 34,369.59 and 12,416.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,939.63, 34,369.59 and 12,416.91 is: 18,603.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,939.63 : 34,369.59 = 12,416.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,939.63/34,369.59 = 12,416.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,939.63x = 34,369.59 × 12,416.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,939.63x = 426,764,105.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,764,105.77/22,939.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,603.79

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