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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,169.54, 22,313.73 and 9,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,169.54, 22,313.73 and 9,095.96 is: 12,552.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,169.54 : 22,313.73 = 9,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,169.54/22,313.73 = 9,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,169.54x = 22,313.73 × 9,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,169.54x = 202,964,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,964,834.26/16,169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.29

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