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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,996.75, 31,735.55 and 13,060.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,996.75, 31,735.55 and 13,060.75 is: 18,023.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,996.75 : 31,735.55 = 13,060.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,996.75/31,735.55 = 13,060.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,996.75x = 31,735.55 × 13,060.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,996.75x = 414,490,019.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 414,490,019.36/22,996.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,023.85

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