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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,368.48, 30,867.21 and 12,296.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,368.48, 30,867.21 and 12,296.92 is: 16,969.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,368.48 : 30,867.21 = 12,296.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,368.48/30,867.21 = 12,296.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,368.48x = 30,867.21 × 12,296.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,368.48x = 379,571,627.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,571,627.64/22,368.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,969.04

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