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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,992.83, 31,730.75 and 12,922.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,992.83, 31,730.75 and 12,922.19 is: 17,832.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,992.83 : 31,730.75 = 12,922.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,992.83/31,730.75 = 12,922.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,992.83x = 31,730.75 × 12,922.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,992.83x = 410,030,903.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,030,903.01/22,992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,832.99

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