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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,315.76, 30,795.49 and 12,884.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,315.76, 30,795.49 and 12,884.12 is: 17,779.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,315.76 : 30,795.49 = 12,884.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,315.76/30,795.49 = 12,884.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,315.76x = 30,795.49 × 12,884.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,315.76x = 396,772,788.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 396,772,788.62/22,315.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,779.94

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