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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.56, 30,795.48 and 12,884.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.56, 30,795.48 and 12,884.12 is: 17,780.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.56 : 30,795.48 = 12,884.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.56/30,795.48 = 12,884.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.56x = 30,795.48 × 12,884.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.56x = 396,772,659.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,772,659.78/22,315.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,780.09

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