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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,337.62, 30,823.61 and 13,384.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,337.62, 30,823.61 and 13,384.89 is: 18,469.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,337.62 : 30,823.61 = 13,384.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,337.62/30,823.61 = 13,384.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,337.62x = 30,823.61 × 13,384.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,337.62x = 412,570,562.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,570,562.33/22,337.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,469.77

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