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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.46, 31,731.42 and 14,056.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.46, 31,731.42 and 14,056.92 is: 19,397.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.46 : 31,731.42 = 14,056.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.46/31,731.42 = 14,056.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.46x = 31,731.42 × 14,056.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.46x = 446,046,032.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,046,032.43/22,994.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,397.98

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