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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,463.24, 22,719.30 and 9,011.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,463.24, 22,719.30 and 9,011.24 is: 12,435.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,463.24 : 22,719.30 = 9,011.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,463.24/22,719.30 = 9,011.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,463.24x = 22,719.30 × 9,011.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,463.24x = 204,729,064.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,729,064.93/16,463.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,435.53

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