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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,630.06, 22,949.96 and 9,076.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,630.06, 22,949.96 and 9,076.86 is: 12,526.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,630.06 : 22,949.96 = 9,076.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,630.06/22,949.96 = 9,076.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,630.06x = 22,949.96 × 9,076.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,630.06x = 208,313,573.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,313,573.93/16,630.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,526.33

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