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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955.62, 34,405.72 and 11,856.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955.62, 34,405.72 and 11,856.24 is: 17,770.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.62 : 34,405.72 = 11,856.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.62/34,405.72 = 11,856.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.62x = 34,405.72 × 11,856.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.62x = 407,922,473.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 407,922,473.69/22,955.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,770.05

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