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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,307.76, 22,504.28 and 9,233.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,307.76, 22,504.28 and 9,233.52 is: 12,742.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,307.76 : 22,504.28 = 9,233.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,307.76/22,504.28 = 9,233.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,307.76x = 22,504.28 × 9,233.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,307.76x = 207,793,719.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,793,719.47/16,307.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,742.01

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