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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,973.75, 31,709.24 and 14,028.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,973.75, 31,709.24 and 14,028.76 is: 19,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,973.75 : 31,709.24 = 14,028.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,973.75/31,709.24 = 14,028.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,973.75x = 31,709.24 × 14,028.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,973.75x = 444,841,168.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,841,168.33/22,973.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,363.02

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