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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,734.55, 31,373.59 and 12,663.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,734.55, 31,373.59 and 12,663.11 is: 17,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,734.55 : 31,373.59 = 12,663.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,734.55/31,373.59 = 12,663.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,734.55x = 31,373.59 × 12,663.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,734.55x = 397,287,221.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,287,221.26/22,734.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,475.04

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