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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,220.88, 30,667.52 and 12,789.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,220.88, 30,667.52 and 12,789.24 is: 17,650.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,220.88 : 30,667.52 = 12,789.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,220.88/30,667.52 = 12,789.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,220.88x = 30,667.52 × 12,789.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,220.88x = 392,214,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,214,273.48/22,220.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,650.71

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