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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,967.75, 31,697.93 and 14,584.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,967.75, 31,697.93 and 14,584.25 is: 20,127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,967.75 : 31,697.93 = 14,584.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,967.75/31,697.93 = 14,584.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,967.75x = 31,697.93 × 14,584.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,967.75x = 462,290,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,290,535.60/22,967.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,127.81

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