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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,404.54, 30,917.79 and 12,332.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,404.54, 30,917.79 and 12,332.46 is: 17,018.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,404.54 : 30,917.79 = 12,332.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,404.54/30,917.79 = 12,332.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,404.54x = 30,917.79 × 12,332.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,404.54x = 381,292,408.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 381,292,408.46/22,404.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,018.53

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