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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,906.15, 31,611.39 and 12,834.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,906.15, 31,611.39 and 12,834.67 is: 17,712.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,906.15 : 31,611.39 = 12,834.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,906.15/31,611.39 = 12,834.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,906.15x = 31,611.39 × 12,834.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,906.15x = 405,721,758.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,721,758.89/22,906.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,712.35

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