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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.67, 22,946.39 and 9,911.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.67, 22,946.39 and 9,911.73 is: 13,679.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.67 : 22,946.39 = 9,911.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.67/22,946.39 = 9,911.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.67x = 22,946.39 × 9,911.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.67x = 227,438,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,438,422.15/16,625.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,679.96

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