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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,266.62, 30,748.74 and 14,322.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,266.62, 30,748.74 and 14,322.63 is: 19,778.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,266.62 : 30,748.74 = 14,322.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,266.62/30,748.74 = 14,322.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,266.62x = 30,748.74 × 14,322.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,266.62x = 440,402,825.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,402,825.99/22,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,778.62

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