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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,519.71, 22,795.68 and 9,804.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,519.71, 22,795.68 and 9,804.18 is: 13,528.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,519.71 : 22,795.68 = 9,804.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,519.71/22,795.68 = 9,804.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,519.71x = 22,795.68 × 9,804.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,519.71x = 223,492,949.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,492,949.94/16,519.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,528.87

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