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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,714.02, 34,049.16 and 13,951.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,714.02, 34,049.16 and 13,951.44 is: 20,913.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,714.02 : 34,049.16 = 13,951.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,714.02/34,049.16 = 13,951.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,714.02x = 34,049.16 × 13,951.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,714.02x = 475,034,812.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,034,812.79/22,714.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,913.73

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