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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22.91, 31.58 and 19.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22.91, 31.58 and 19.47 is: 26.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22.91 : 31.58 = 19.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22.91/31.58 = 19.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22.91x = 31.58 × 19.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22.91x = 614.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614.77/22.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.84

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