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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,975.52, 31,706.24 and 13,039.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,975.52, 31,706.24 and 13,039.52 is: 17,994.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,975.52 : 31,706.24 = 13,039.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,975.52/31,706.24 = 13,039.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,975.52x = 31,706.24 × 13,039.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,975.52x = 413,434,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,434,150.60/22,975.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,994.55

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