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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,181.91, 30,610.86 and 12,110.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,181.91, 30,610.86 and 12,110.21 is: 16,711.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,181.91 : 30,610.86 = 12,110.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,181.91/30,610.86 = 12,110.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,181.91x = 30,610.86 × 12,110.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,181.91x = 370,703,789.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,703,789.83/22,181.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,711.99

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