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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,361.54, 30,859.67 and 12,290.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,361.54, 30,859.67 and 12,290.34 is: 16,961.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,361.54 : 30,859.67 = 12,290.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,361.54/30,859.67 = 12,290.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,361.54x = 30,859.67 × 12,290.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,361.54x = 379,275,836.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,275,836.59/22,361.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,961.08

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