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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,633.75, 22,954.61 and 9,181.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,633.75, 22,954.61 and 9,181.75 is: 12,670.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,633.75 : 22,954.61 = 9,181.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,633.75/22,954.61 = 9,181.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,633.75x = 22,954.61 × 9,181.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,633.75x = 210,763,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,763,444.46/16,633.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,670.83

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