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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,291.28, 30,748.84 and 13,796.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,291.28, 30,748.84 and 13,796.72 is: 19,031.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,291.28 : 30,748.84 = 13,796.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,291.28/30,748.84 = 13,796.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,291.28x = 30,748.84 × 13,796.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,291.28x = 424,233,135.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 424,233,135.80/22,291.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,031.35

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