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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,948.98, 34,414.41 and 13,608.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,948.98, 34,414.41 and 13,608.06 is: 20,406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,948.98 : 34,414.41 = 13,608.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,948.98/34,414.41 = 13,608.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,948.98x = 34,414.41 × 13,608.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,948.98x = 468,313,356.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,313,356.14/22,948.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,406.72

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