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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,566.51, 22,864.91 and 9,492.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,566.51, 22,864.91 and 9,492.91 is: 13,102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,566.51 : 22,864.91 = 9,492.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,566.51/22,864.91 = 9,492.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,566.51x = 22,864.91 × 9,492.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,566.51x = 217,054,532.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,054,532.79/16,566.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,102.01

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