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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,314.92, 22,502.09 and 10,935.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,314.92, 22,502.09 and 10,935.66 is: 15,082.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,314.92 : 22,502.09 = 10,935.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,314.92/22,502.09 = 10,935.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,314.92x = 22,502.09 × 10,935.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,314.92x = 246,075,150.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,075,150.85/16,314.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,082.83

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