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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,622.99, 24,934.49 and 9,692.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,622.99, 24,934.49 and 9,692.63 is: 14,538.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,622.99 : 24,934.49 = 9,692.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,622.99/24,934.49 = 9,692.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,622.99x = 24,934.49 × 9,692.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,622.99x = 241,680,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,680,612.67/16,622.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,538.94

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