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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,454.76, 30,989.65 and 12,895.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,454.76, 30,989.65 and 12,895.91 is: 17,797.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,454.76 : 30,989.65 = 12,895.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,454.76/30,989.65 = 12,895.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,454.76x = 30,989.65 × 12,895.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,454.76x = 399,639,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,639,737.33/22,454.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,797.55

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