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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,855.76, 31,541.10 and 13,301.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,855.76, 31,541.10 and 13,301.32 is: 18,355.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,855.76 : 31,541.10 = 13,301.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,855.76/31,541.10 = 13,301.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,855.76x = 31,541.10 × 13,301.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,855.76x = 419,538,264.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,538,264.25/22,855.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,355.91

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