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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,694.48, 33,983.40 and 13,902.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,694.48, 33,983.40 and 13,902.74 is: 20,818.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,694.48 : 33,983.40 = 13,902.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,694.48/33,983.40 = 13,902.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,694.48x = 33,983.40 × 13,902.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,694.48x = 472,462,374.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,462,374.52/22,694.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,818.38

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