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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,046.11, 30,423.84 and 11,974.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,046.11, 30,423.84 and 11,974.74 is: 16,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,046.11 : 30,423.84 = 11,974.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,046.11/30,423.84 = 11,974.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,046.11x = 30,423.84 × 11,974.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,046.11x = 364,317,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 364,317,414.81/22,046.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,525.25

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