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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,275.09, 30,739.53 and 12,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,275.09, 30,739.53 and 12,203.52 is: 16,840.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,275.09 : 30,739.53 = 12,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,275.09/30,739.53 = 12,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,275.09x = 30,739.53 × 12,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,275.09x = 375,130,399.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,130,399.64/22,275.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,840.80

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