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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,628.84, 22,942.01 and 10,663.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,628.84, 22,942.01 and 10,663.80 is: 14,712.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,628.84 : 22,942.01 = 10,663.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,628.84/22,942.01 = 10,663.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,628.84x = 22,942.01 × 10,663.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,628.84x = 244,649,032.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,649,032.90/16,628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,712.33

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