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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,813.61, 34,148.70 and 14,503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,813.61, 34,148.70 and 14,503.01 is: 21,708.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,813.61 : 34,148.70 = 14,503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,813.61/34,148.70 = 14,503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,813.61x = 34,148.70 × 14,503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,813.61x = 495,258,766.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,258,766.84/22,813.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,708.92

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