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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,109.13, 22,230.54 and 9,035.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,109.13, 22,230.54 and 9,035.58 is: 12,469.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,109.13 : 22,230.54 = 9,035.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,109.13/22,230.54 = 9,035.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,109.13x = 22,230.54 × 9,035.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,109.13x = 200,865,822.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,865,822.61/16,109.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,469.07

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