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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,380.74, 22,607.44 and 9,307.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,380.74, 22,607.44 and 9,307.82 is: 12,845.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,380.74 : 22,607.44 = 9,307.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,380.74/22,607.44 = 9,307.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,380.74x = 22,607.44 × 9,307.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,380.74x = 210,425,982.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,425,982.18/16,380.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,845.94

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