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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,483.76, 22,747.70 and 8,930.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,483.76, 22,747.70 and 8,930.09 is: 12,323.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,483.76 : 22,747.70 = 8,930.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,483.76/22,747.70 = 8,930.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,483.76x = 22,747.70 × 8,930.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,483.76x = 203,139,008.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,139,008.29/16,483.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,323.58

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