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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,294, 30,765.72 and 12,358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,294, 30,765.72 and 12,358 is: 17,054.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,294 : 30,765.72 = 12,358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,294/30,765.72 = 12,358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,294x = 30,765.72 × 12,358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,294x = 380,202,767.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,202,767.76/22,294
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,054.04

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