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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,643.76, 22,968.46 and 9,089.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,643.76, 22,968.46 and 9,089.97 is: 12,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,643.76 : 22,968.46 = 9,089.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,643.76/22,968.46 = 9,089.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,643.76x = 22,968.46 × 9,089.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,643.76x = 208,782,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,782,612.35/16,643.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,544.20

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