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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,406.55, 30,921.84 and 12,847.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,406.55, 30,921.84 and 12,847.92 is: 17,730.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,406.55 : 30,921.84 = 12,847.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,406.55/30,921.84 = 12,847.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,406.55x = 30,921.84 × 12,847.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,406.55x = 397,281,326.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 397,281,326.57/22,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,730.59

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