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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,654.91, 31,263.12 and 12,964.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,654.91, 31,263.12 and 12,964.61 is: 17,890.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,654.91 : 31,263.12 = 12,964.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,654.91/31,263.12 = 12,964.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,654.91x = 31,263.12 × 12,964.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,654.91x = 405,314,001.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,314,001.87/22,654.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,890.78

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