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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,590.76, 22,895.24 and 10,303.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,590.76, 22,895.24 and 10,303.12 is: 14,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,590.76 : 22,895.24 = 10,303.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,590.76/22,895.24 = 10,303.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,590.76x = 22,895.24 × 10,303.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,590.76x = 235,892,405.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,892,405.15/16,590.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,218.30

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