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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,626.94, 22,944.46 and 9,073.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,626.94, 22,944.46 and 9,073.08 is: 12,520.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,626.94 : 22,944.46 = 9,073.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,626.94/22,944.46 = 9,073.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,626.94x = 22,944.46 × 9,073.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,626.94x = 208,176,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,176,875.77/16,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,520.46

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