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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,468.65, 30,997.67 and 13,964.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,468.65, 30,997.67 and 13,964.73 is: 19,265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,468.65 : 30,997.67 = 13,964.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,468.65/30,997.67 = 13,964.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,468.65x = 30,997.67 × 13,964.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,468.65x = 432,874,022.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,874,022.36/22,468.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,265.69

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