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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,016.76, 22,107.06 and 9,733.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,016.76, 22,107.06 and 9,733.32 is: 13,434.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,016.76 : 22,107.06 = 9,733.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,016.76/22,107.06 = 9,733.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,016.76x = 22,107.06 × 9,733.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,016.76x = 215,175,089.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,175,089.24/16,016.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,434.37

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