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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.56, 22,947.89 and 9,075.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.56, 22,947.89 and 9,075.37 is: 12,524.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.56 : 22,947.89 = 9,075.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.56/22,947.89 = 9,075.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.56x = 22,947.89 × 9,075.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.56x = 208,260,547.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,260,547.09/16,628.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,524.27

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