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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.76, 22,941.84 and 9,550.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.76, 22,941.84 and 9,550.80 is: 13,179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.76 : 22,941.84 = 9,550.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.76/22,941.84 = 9,550.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.76x = 22,941.84 × 9,550.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.76x = 219,112,925.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,112,925.47/16,625.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,179.12

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