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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,009.44, 22,092.48 and 8,935.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,009.44, 22,092.48 and 8,935.68 is: 12,330.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,009.44 : 22,092.48 = 8,935.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,009.44/22,092.48 = 8,935.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,009.44x = 22,092.48 × 8,935.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,009.44x = 197,411,331.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,411,331.69/16,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,330.93

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