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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,348.81, 30,839.82 and 13,391.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,348.81, 30,839.82 and 13,391.83 is: 18,479.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,348.81 : 30,839.82 = 13,391.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,348.81/30,839.82 = 13,391.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,348.81x = 30,839.82 × 13,391.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,348.81x = 413,001,472.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 413,001,472.47/22,348.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,479.80

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