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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,368.37, 30,869.09 and 12,297.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,368.37, 30,869.09 and 12,297.24 is: 16,970.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,368.37 : 30,869.09 = 12,297.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,368.37/30,869.09 = 12,297.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,368.37x = 30,869.09 × 12,297.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,368.37x = 379,604,453.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,604,453.97/22,368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,970.59

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