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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,952.20, 31,702.90 and 18,933.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,952.20, 31,702.90 and 18,933.59 is: 26,152.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,952.20 : 31,702.90 = 18,933.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,952.20/31,702.90 = 18,933.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,952.20x = 31,702.90 × 18,933.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,952.20x = 600,249,551.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 600,249,551.90/22,952.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,152.16

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