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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,064.19, 22,157.15 and 9,776.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,064.19, 22,157.15 and 9,776.97 is: 13,485.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,064.19 : 22,157.15 = 9,776.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,064.19/22,157.15 = 9,776.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,064.19x = 22,157.15 × 9,776.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,064.19x = 216,629,741.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,629,741.95/16,064.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,485.26

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