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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,448.82, 30,977.96 and 12,376.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,448.82, 30,977.96 and 12,376.70 is: 17,079.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,448.82 : 30,977.96 = 12,376.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,448.82/30,977.96 = 12,376.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,448.82x = 30,977.96 × 12,376.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,448.82x = 383,404,700.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,404,700.76/22,448.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,079.06

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