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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,551.73, 31,085.43 and 17,764.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,551.73, 31,085.43 and 17,764.09 is: 24,486.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,551.73 : 31,085.43 = 17,764.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,551.73/31,085.43 = 17,764.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,551.73x = 31,085.43 × 17,764.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,551.73x = 552,204,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,204,376.21/22,551.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,486.12

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