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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,223.06, 30,671.16 and 12,789.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,223.06, 30,671.16 and 12,789.80 is: 17,651.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,223.06 : 30,671.16 = 12,789.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,223.06/30,671.16 = 12,789.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,223.06x = 30,671.16 × 12,789.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,223.06x = 392,278,002.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,278,002.17/22,223.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,651.84

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