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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,107.04, 22,227.83 and 8,839.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,107.04, 22,227.83 and 8,839.08 is: 12,197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,107.04 : 22,227.83 = 8,839.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,107.04/22,227.83 = 8,839.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,107.04x = 22,227.83 × 8,839.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,107.04x = 196,473,473.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,473,473.19/16,107.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,197.99

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