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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,097.22, 22,214.87 and 8,926.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,097.22, 22,214.87 and 8,926.65 is: 12,319.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,097.22 : 22,214.87 = 8,926.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,097.22/22,214.87 = 8,926.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,097.22x = 22,214.87 × 8,926.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,097.22x = 198,304,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,304,402.76/16,097.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,319.17

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