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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,447.62, 30,977.93 and 12,376.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,447.62, 30,977.93 and 12,376.44 is: 17,079.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,447.62 : 30,977.93 = 12,376.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,447.62/30,977.93 = 12,376.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,447.62x = 30,977.93 × 12,376.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,447.62x = 383,396,430.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,396,430.09/22,447.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,079.60

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