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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,360.80, 22,584.84 and 11,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,360.80, 22,584.84 and 11,062.80 is: 15,271.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,360.80 : 22,584.84 = 11,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,360.80/22,584.84 = 11,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,360.80x = 22,584.84 × 11,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,360.80x = 249,851,567.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,851,567.95/16,360.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,271.35

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