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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,688.55, 34,032.83 and 13,928.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,688.55, 34,032.83 and 13,928.40 is: 20,892.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,688.55 : 34,032.83 = 13,928.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,688.55/34,032.83 = 13,928.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,688.55x = 34,032.83 × 13,928.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,688.55x = 474,022,799.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,022,799.73/22,688.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.60

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