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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,371.66, 30,872.91 and 12,300.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,371.66, 30,872.91 and 12,300.75 is: 16,975.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,371.66 : 30,872.91 = 12,300.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,371.66/30,872.91 = 12,300.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,371.66x = 30,872.91 × 12,300.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,371.66x = 379,759,947.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,759,947.68/22,371.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,975.05

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