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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,623.03, 22,940.24 and 9,909.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,623.03, 22,940.24 and 9,909.21 is: 13,674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,623.03 : 22,940.24 = 9,909.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,623.03/22,940.24 = 9,909.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,623.03x = 22,940.24 × 9,909.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,623.03x = 227,319,606.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,319,606.06/16,623.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,674.98

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