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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.62, 30,795.42 and 12,243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.62, 30,795.42 and 12,243.80 is: 16,896.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.62 : 30,795.42 = 12,243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.62/30,795.42 = 12,243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.62x = 30,795.42 × 12,243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.62x = 377,052,963.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,052,963.40/22,315.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,896.37

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