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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,991.73, 34,495.79 and 13,139.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,991.73, 34,495.79 and 13,139.29 is: 19,713.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,991.73 : 34,495.79 = 13,139.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,991.73/34,495.79 = 13,139.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,991.73x = 34,495.79 × 13,139.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,991.73x = 453,250,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,250,188.59/22,991.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,713.62

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