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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,804.03, 31,460.75 and 14,302.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,804.03, 31,460.75 and 14,302.68 is: 19,732.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,804.03 : 31,460.75 = 14,302.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,804.03/31,460.75 = 14,302.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,804.03x = 31,460.75 × 14,302.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,804.03x = 449,972,984.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,972,984.41/22,804.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,732.17

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