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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,425.12, 30,949.08 and 12,354.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,425.12, 30,949.08 and 12,354.57 is: 17,050.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,425.12 : 30,949.08 = 12,354.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,425.12/30,949.08 = 12,354.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,425.12x = 30,949.08 × 12,354.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,425.12x = 382,362,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,362,575.30/22,425.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,050.64

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