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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,336.21, 30,823.90 and 12,264.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,336.21, 30,823.90 and 12,264.94 is: 16,925.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,336.21 : 30,823.90 = 12,264.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,336.21/30,823.90 = 12,264.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,336.21x = 30,823.90 × 12,264.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,336.21x = 378,053,284.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,053,284.07/22,336.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,925.58

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