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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,949.79, 34,392.35 and 18,248.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,949.79, 34,392.35 and 18,248.93 is: 27,347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,949.79 : 34,392.35 = 18,248.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,949.79/34,392.35 = 18,248.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,949.79x = 34,392.35 × 18,248.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,949.79x = 627,623,590.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,623,590.32/22,949.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,347.69

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