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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,268.04, 22,443.48 and 9,969.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,268.04, 22,443.48 and 9,969.48 is: 13,753.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,268.04 : 22,443.48 = 9,969.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,268.04/22,443.48 = 9,969.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,268.04x = 22,443.48 × 9,969.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,268.04x = 223,749,824.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,749,824.99/16,268.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,753.95

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