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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.61, 22,943.93 and 9,550.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.61, 22,943.93 and 9,550.71 is: 13,180.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.61 : 22,943.93 = 9,550.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.61/22,943.93 = 9,550.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.61x = 22,943.93 × 9,550.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.61x = 219,130,773.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,130,773.94/16,625.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,180.31

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