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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.48, 34,445.92 and 11,732.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.48, 34,445.92 and 11,732.48 is: 17,589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.48 : 34,445.92 = 11,732.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.48/34,445.92 = 11,732.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.48x = 34,445.92 × 11,732.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.48x = 404,136,067.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 404,136,067.48/22,975.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,589.89

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