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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,733.54, 34,063.23 and 13,949.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,733.54, 34,063.23 and 13,949.90 is: 20,902.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,733.54 : 34,063.23 = 13,949.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,733.54/34,063.23 = 13,949.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,733.54x = 34,063.23 × 13,949.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,733.54x = 475,178,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,178,652.18/22,733.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,902.10

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