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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,964.76, 31,691.36 and 13,028.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,964.76, 31,691.36 and 13,028.76 is: 17,979.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,964.76 : 31,691.36 = 13,028.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,964.76/31,691.36 = 13,028.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,964.76x = 31,691.36 × 13,028.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,964.76x = 412,899,123.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,899,123.51/22,964.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,979.68

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