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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,048.94, 30,415.88 and 13,968.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,048.94, 30,415.88 and 13,968.35 is: 19,268.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,048.94 : 30,415.88 = 13,968.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,048.94/30,415.88 = 13,968.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,048.94x = 30,415.88 × 13,968.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,048.94x = 424,859,435.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,859,435.48/22,048.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,268.93

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