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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,316.76, 30,795.92 and 12,245.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,316.76, 30,795.92 and 12,245.02 is: 16,897.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,316.76 : 30,795.92 = 12,245.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,316.76/30,795.92 = 12,245.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,316.76x = 30,795.92 × 12,245.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,316.76x = 377,096,656.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,096,656.32/22,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,897.46

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