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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,424.80, 30,932.73 and 14,360.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,424.80, 30,932.73 and 14,360.20 is: 19,808.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,424.80 : 30,932.73 = 14,360.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,424.80/30,932.73 = 14,360.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,424.80x = 30,932.73 × 14,360.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,424.80x = 444,200,189.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,200,189.35/22,424.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,808.43

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