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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,110, 22,227.96 and 9,035.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,110, 22,227.96 and 9,035.76 is: 12,467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,110 : 22,227.96 = 9,035.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,110/22,227.96 = 9,035.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,110x = 22,227.96 × 9,035.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,110x = 200,846,511.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,846,511.85/16,110
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.20

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