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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,982.80, 34,474.20 and 19,289.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,982.80, 34,474.20 and 19,289.20 is: 28,933.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,982.80 : 34,474.20 = 19,289.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,982.80/34,474.20 = 19,289.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,982.80x = 34,474.20 × 19,289.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,982.80x = 664,979,738.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,979,738.64/22,982.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,933.80

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