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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,963.82, 31,691.90 and 12,892.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,963.82, 31,691.90 and 12,892.92 is: 17,793.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,963.82 : 31,691.90 = 12,892.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,963.82/31,691.90 = 12,892.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,963.82x = 31,691.90 × 12,892.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,963.82x = 408,601,131.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,601,131.35/22,963.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,793.26

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