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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,006, 30,368.28 and 12,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,006, 30,368.28 and 12,070 is: 16,656.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,006 : 30,368.28 = 12,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,006/30,368.28 = 12,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,006x = 30,368.28 × 12,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,006x = 366,545,139.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,545,139.60/22,006
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,656.60

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