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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,366.48, 22,584.88 and 9,195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,366.48, 22,584.88 and 9,195.46 is: 12,689.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,366.48 : 22,584.88 = 9,195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,366.48/22,584.88 = 9,195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,366.48x = 22,584.88 × 9,195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,366.48x = 207,678,360.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,678,360.64/16,366.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,689.25

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