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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,279.88, 30,746.24 and 13,327.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,279.88, 30,746.24 and 13,327.76 is: 18,392.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,279.88 : 30,746.24 = 13,327.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,279.88/30,746.24 = 13,327.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,279.88x = 30,746.24 × 13,327.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,279.88x = 409,778,287.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 409,778,287.25/22,279.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,392.31

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