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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,322.78, 30,806.82 and 14,755.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,322.78, 30,806.82 and 14,755.99 is: 20,364.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,322.78 : 30,806.82 = 14,755.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,322.78/30,806.82 = 14,755.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,322.78x = 30,806.82 × 14,755.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,322.78x = 454,584,973.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,584,973.82/22,322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,364.17

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