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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,423.51, 22,664.46 and 9,349.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,423.51, 22,664.46 and 9,349.93 is: 12,902.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,423.51 : 22,664.46 = 9,349.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,423.51/22,664.46 = 9,349.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,423.51x = 22,664.46 × 9,349.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,423.51x = 211,911,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,911,114.49/16,423.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,902.91

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