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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.47, 22,954.74 and 9,080.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.47, 22,954.74 and 9,080.25 is: 12,531.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.47 : 22,954.74 = 9,080.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.47/22,954.74 = 9,080.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.47x = 22,954.74 × 9,080.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.47x = 208,434,837.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,434,837.95/16,633.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,531.05

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