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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,242.94, 22,408.47 and 10,928.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,242.94, 22,408.47 and 10,928.53 is: 15,076.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,242.94 : 22,408.47 = 10,928.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,242.94/22,408.47 = 10,928.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,242.94x = 22,408.47 × 10,928.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,242.94x = 244,891,636.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,891,636.65/16,242.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,076.80

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