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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,554.06, 22,845.90 and 9,482.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,554.06, 22,845.90 and 9,482.76 is: 13,086.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,554.06 : 22,845.90 = 9,482.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,554.06/22,845.90 = 9,482.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,554.06x = 22,845.90 × 9,482.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,554.06x = 216,642,186.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,642,186.68/16,554.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,086.95

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