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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,904.70, 31,609.40 and 12,833.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,904.70, 31,609.40 and 12,833.23 is: 17,710.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,904.70 : 31,609.40 = 12,833.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,904.70/31,609.40 = 12,833.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,904.70x = 31,609.40 × 12,833.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,904.70x = 405,650,700.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,650,700.36/22,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,710.37

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