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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,964.61, 31,691.70 and 12,893.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,964.61, 31,691.70 and 12,893.79 is: 17,793.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,964.61 : 31,691.70 = 12,893.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,964.61/31,691.70 = 12,893.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,964.61x = 31,691.70 × 12,893.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,964.61x = 408,626,124.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,626,124.54/22,964.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,793.73

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