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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,273.13, 30,736.93 and 12,201.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,273.13, 30,736.93 and 12,201.94 is: 16,838.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,273.13 : 30,736.93 = 12,201.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,273.13/30,736.93 = 12,201.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,273.13x = 30,736.93 × 12,201.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,273.13x = 375,050,021.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,050,021.96/22,273.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,838.68

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