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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,494.08, 22,766.08 and 11,197.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,494.08, 22,766.08 and 11,197.76 is: 15,455.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,494.08 : 22,766.08 = 11,197.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,494.08/22,766.08 = 11,197.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,494.08x = 22,766.08 × 11,197.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,494.08x = 254,929,099.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,929,099.98/16,494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,455.79

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