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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,055.76, 30,430.80 and 12,623.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,055.76, 30,430.80 and 12,623.76 is: 17,417.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,055.76 : 30,430.80 = 12,623.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,055.76/30,430.80 = 12,623.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,055.76x = 30,430.80 × 12,623.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,055.76x = 384,151,115.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 384,151,115.81/22,055.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,417.27

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