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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,467.65, 22,725.19 and 8,913.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,467.65, 22,725.19 and 8,913.81 is: 12,300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,467.65 : 22,725.19 = 8,913.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,467.65/22,725.19 = 8,913.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,467.65x = 22,725.19 × 8,913.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,467.65x = 202,568,025.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,568,025.87/16,467.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,300.97

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