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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,053.94, 30,422.78 and 13,973.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,053.94, 30,422.78 and 13,973.33 is: 19,275.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,053.94 : 30,422.78 = 13,973.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,053.94/30,422.78 = 13,973.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,053.94x = 30,422.78 × 13,973.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,053.94x = 425,107,474.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,107,474.59/22,053.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,275.81

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