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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,647.11, 22,977.65 and 9,575.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,647.11, 22,977.65 and 9,575.81 is: 13,217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,647.11 : 22,977.65 = 9,575.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,647.11/22,977.65 = 9,575.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,647.11x = 22,977.65 × 9,575.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,647.11x = 220,029,562.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,029,562.77/16,647.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,217.28

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