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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,312.29, 30,788.67 and 13,359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,312.29, 30,788.67 and 13,359.55 is: 18,434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,312.29 : 30,788.67 = 13,359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,312.29/30,788.67 = 13,359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,312.29x = 30,788.67 × 13,359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,312.29x = 411,322,776.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 411,322,776.30/22,312.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,434.81

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