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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,598.04, 22,905.14 and 9,524.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,598.04, 22,905.14 and 9,524.51 is: 13,143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,598.04 : 22,905.14 = 9,524.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,598.04/22,905.14 = 9,524.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,598.04x = 22,905.14 × 9,524.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,598.04x = 218,160,234.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,160,234.98/16,598.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,143.73

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