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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,995.72, 31,736.46 and 12,925.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,995.72, 31,736.46 and 12,925.08 is: 17,837.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,995.72 : 31,736.46 = 12,925.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,995.72/31,736.46 = 12,925.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,995.72x = 31,736.46 × 12,925.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,995.72x = 410,196,284.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 410,196,284.42/22,995.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,837.94

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