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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.63, 30,734.67 and 13,317.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.63, 30,734.67 and 13,317.12 is: 18,379.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.63 : 30,734.67 = 13,317.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.63/30,734.67 = 13,317.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.63x = 30,734.67 × 13,317.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.63x = 409,297,338.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,297,338.49/22,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.99

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