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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,445.65, 30,974.52 and 12,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,445.65, 30,974.52 and 12,373.84 is: 17,075.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,445.65 : 30,974.52 = 12,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,445.65/30,974.52 = 12,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,445.65x = 30,974.52 × 12,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,445.65x = 383,273,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,273,754.56/22,445.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,075.64

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