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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,823.97, 31,495.96 and 12,750.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,823.97, 31,495.96 and 12,750.41 is: 17,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,823.97 : 31,495.96 = 12,750.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,823.97/31,495.96 = 12,750.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,823.97x = 31,495.96 × 12,750.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,823.97x = 401,586,403.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,586,403.34/22,823.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,594.94

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