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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,268.91, 30,723.47 and 12,701.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,268.91, 30,723.47 and 12,701.93 is: 17,524.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,268.91 : 30,723.47 = 12,701.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,268.91/30,723.47 = 12,701.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,268.91x = 30,723.47 × 12,701.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,268.91x = 390,247,148.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,247,148.17/22,268.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,524.30

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