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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,421.54, 30,941.93 and 12,350.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,421.54, 30,941.93 and 12,350.01 is: 17,043.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,421.54 : 30,941.93 = 12,350.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,421.54/30,941.93 = 12,350.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,421.54x = 30,941.93 × 12,350.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,421.54x = 382,133,083.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,133,083.17/22,421.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,043.13

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