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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,966.95, 34,459.37 and 18,565.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,966.95, 34,459.37 and 18,565.62 is: 27,855.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,966.95 : 34,459.37 = 18,565.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,966.95/34,459.37 = 18,565.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,966.95x = 34,459.37 × 18,565.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,966.95x = 639,759,568.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,759,568.86/22,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,855.66

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