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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,955.98, 31,681.53 and 14,009.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,955.98, 31,681.53 and 14,009.48 is: 19,334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,955.98 : 31,681.53 = 14,009.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,955.98/31,681.53 = 14,009.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,955.98x = 31,681.53 × 14,009.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,955.98x = 443,841,760.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,841,760.90/22,955.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,334.47

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