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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,824.71, 31,494.97 and 12,751.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,824.71, 31,494.97 and 12,751.90 is: 17,595.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,824.71 : 31,494.97 = 12,751.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,824.71/31,494.97 = 12,751.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,824.71x = 31,494.97 × 12,751.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,824.71x = 401,620,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,620,486.71/22,824.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,595.87

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