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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,435.91, 30,964.49 and 14,501.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,435.91, 30,964.49 and 14,501.18 is: 20,013.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,435.91 : 30,964.49 = 14,501.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,435.91/30,964.49 = 14,501.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,435.91x = 30,964.49 × 14,501.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,435.91x = 449,021,415.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,021,415.77/22,435.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,013.52

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