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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,439.67, 30,966.96 and 12,368.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,439.67, 30,966.96 and 12,368.49 is: 17,068.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,439.67 : 30,966.96 = 12,368.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,439.67/30,966.96 = 12,368.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,439.67x = 30,966.96 × 12,368.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,439.67x = 383,014,535.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,014,535.09/22,439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,068.63

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