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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,339.62, 30,829.04 and 12,268.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,339.62, 30,829.04 and 12,268.49 is: 16,930.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,339.62 : 30,829.04 = 12,268.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,339.62/30,829.04 = 12,268.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,339.62x = 30,829.04 × 12,268.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,339.62x = 378,225,553.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 378,225,553.46/22,339.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,930.71

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