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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,996.28, 34,476.96 and 11,895.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,996.28, 34,476.96 and 11,895.92 is: 17,834.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,996.28 : 34,476.96 = 11,895.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,996.28/34,476.96 = 11,895.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,996.28x = 34,476.96 × 11,895.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,996.28x = 410,135,158.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,135,158.00/22,996.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,834.85

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