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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,308.27, 30,787.98 and 13,355.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,308.27, 30,787.98 and 13,355.77 is: 18,432.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,308.27 : 30,787.98 = 13,355.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,308.27/30,787.98 = 13,355.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,308.27x = 30,787.98 × 13,355.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,308.27x = 411,197,179.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,197,179.64/22,308.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,432.50

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