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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,394.76, 30,907.61 and 12,961.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,394.76, 30,907.61 and 12,961.50 is: 17,888.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,394.76 : 30,907.61 = 12,961.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,394.76/30,907.61 = 12,961.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,394.76x = 30,907.61 × 12,961.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,394.76x = 400,608,987.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 400,608,987.02/22,394.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,888.51

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