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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,299.05, 22,484.85 and 9,584.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,299.05, 22,484.85 and 9,584.36 is: 13,221.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,299.05 : 22,484.85 = 9,584.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,299.05/22,484.85 = 9,584.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,299.05x = 22,484.85 × 9,584.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,299.05x = 215,502,896.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,502,896.95/16,299.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,221.81

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