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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,579.93, 31,160.63 and 13,019.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,579.93, 31,160.63 and 13,019.64 is: 17,967.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,579.93 : 31,160.63 = 13,019.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,579.93/31,160.63 = 13,019.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,579.93x = 31,160.63 × 13,019.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,579.93x = 405,700,184.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,700,184.77/22,579.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,967.29

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