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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,539.54, 31,094.08 and 14,584.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,539.54, 31,094.08 and 14,584.33 is: 20,119.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,539.54 : 31,094.08 = 14,584.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,539.54/31,094.08 = 14,584.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,539.54x = 31,094.08 × 14,584.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,539.54x = 453,486,323.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,486,323.77/22,539.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,119.59

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