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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,136.28, 22,267.26 and 9,764.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,136.28, 22,267.26 and 9,764.28 is: 13,474.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,136.28 : 22,267.26 = 9,764.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,136.28/22,267.26 = 9,764.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,136.28x = 22,267.26 × 9,764.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,136.28x = 217,423,761.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,423,761.47/16,136.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,474.22

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