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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,627.94, 22,945.84 and 9,074.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,627.94, 22,945.84 and 9,074.08 is: 12,521.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,627.94 : 22,945.84 = 9,074.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,627.94/22,945.84 = 9,074.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,627.94x = 22,945.84 × 9,074.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,627.94x = 208,212,342.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,212,342.46/16,627.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.84

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