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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,008.03, 22,068.84 and 10,035.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,008.03, 22,068.84 and 10,035.69 is: 13,835.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,008.03 : 22,068.84 = 10,035.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,008.03/22,068.84 = 10,035.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,008.03x = 22,068.84 × 10,035.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,008.03x = 221,476,036.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,476,036.90/16,008.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,835.31

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