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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,302, 30,776.76 and 12,366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,302, 30,776.76 and 12,366 is: 17,065.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,302 : 30,776.76 = 12,366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,302/30,776.76 = 12,366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,302x = 30,776.76 × 12,366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,302x = 380,585,414.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,585,414.16/22,302
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,065.08

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