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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,952.82, 34,420.59 and 18,079.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,952.82, 34,420.59 and 18,079.86 is: 27,112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,952.82 : 34,420.59 = 18,079.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,952.82/34,420.59 = 18,079.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,952.82x = 34,420.59 × 18,079.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,952.82x = 622,319,448.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,319,448.32/22,952.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,112.98

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