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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,994.76, 31,730.40 and 14,044.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,994.76, 31,730.40 and 14,044.44 is: 19,379.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,994.76 : 31,730.40 = 14,044.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,994.76/31,730.40 = 14,044.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,994.76x = 31,730.40 × 14,044.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,994.76x = 445,635,698.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,635,698.98/22,994.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,379.88

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