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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,932.92, 31,647.62 and 14,970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,932.92, 31,647.62 and 14,970.44 is: 20,659.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,932.92 : 31,647.62 = 14,970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,932.92/31,647.62 = 14,970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,932.92x = 31,647.62 × 14,970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,932.92x = 473,778,796.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,778,796.35/22,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,659.33

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