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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,804.06, 31,466.46 and 12,731.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,804.06, 31,466.46 and 12,731.32 is: 17,567.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,804.06 : 31,466.46 = 12,731.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,804.06/31,466.46 = 12,731.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,804.06x = 31,466.46 × 12,731.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,804.06x = 400,609,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,609,571.53/22,804.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,567.47

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