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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,456.28, 31,002.99 and 19,965.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,456.28, 31,002.99 and 19,965.35 is: 27,564.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,456.28 : 31,002.99 = 19,965.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,456.28/31,002.99 = 19,965.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,456.28x = 31,002.99 × 19,965.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,456.28x = 618,985,546.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,985,546.40/22,456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,564.03

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