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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,624.91, 22,942.83 and 9,911.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,624.91, 22,942.83 and 9,911.09 is: 13,677.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,624.91 : 22,942.83 = 9,911.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,624.91/22,942.83 = 9,911.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,624.91x = 22,942.83 × 9,911.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,624.91x = 227,388,338.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,388,338.27/16,624.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,677.57

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