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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,479.97, 22,746.43 and 9,410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,479.97, 22,746.43 and 9,410.49 is: 12,988.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,479.97 : 22,746.43 = 9,410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,479.97/22,746.43 = 9,410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,479.97x = 22,746.43 × 9,410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,479.97x = 214,055,085.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,055,085.39/16,479.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,988.80

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