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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,226.76, 30,669.82 and 12,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,226.76, 30,669.82 and 12,793.52 is: 17,653.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,226.76 : 30,669.82 = 12,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,226.76/30,669.82 = 12,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,226.76x = 30,669.82 × 12,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,226.76x = 392,374,955.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,374,955.57/22,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,653.27

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