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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,625.80, 22,944.90 and 9,554.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,625.80, 22,944.90 and 9,554.68 is: 13,186.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,625.80 : 22,944.90 = 9,554.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,625.80/22,944.90 = 9,554.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,625.80x = 22,944.90 × 9,554.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,625.80x = 219,231,177.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,231,177.13/16,625.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,186.20

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