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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,469.08, 22,708.52 and 13,112.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,469.08, 22,708.52 and 13,112.03 is: 18,079.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,469.08 : 22,708.52 = 13,112.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,469.08/22,708.52 = 13,112.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,469.08x = 22,708.52 × 13,112.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,469.08x = 297,754,835.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,754,835.88/16,469.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,079.63

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