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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,695.48, 33,984.90 and 13,903.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,695.48, 33,984.90 and 13,903.74 is: 20,819.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,695.48 : 33,984.90 = 13,903.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,695.48/33,984.90 = 13,903.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,695.48x = 33,984.90 × 13,903.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,695.48x = 472,517,213.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,517,213.53/22,695.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,819.88

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