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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.63, 22,750.94 and 10,748.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.63, 22,750.94 and 10,748.25 is: 14,834.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.63 : 22,750.94 = 10,748.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.63/22,750.94 = 10,748.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.63x = 22,750.94 × 10,748.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.63x = 244,532,777.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,532,777.42/16,483.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,834.89

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