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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,724.69, 34,090.67 and 13,969.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,724.69, 34,090.67 and 13,969.40 is: 20,956.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,724.69 : 34,090.67 = 13,969.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,724.69/34,090.67 = 13,969.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,724.69x = 34,090.67 × 13,969.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,724.69x = 476,226,069.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,226,069.97/22,724.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,956.33

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