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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.21, 22,976.62 and 9,096.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.21, 22,976.62 and 9,096.36 is: 12,552.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.21 : 22,976.62 = 9,096.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.21/22,976.62 = 9,096.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.21x = 22,976.62 × 9,096.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.21x = 209,003,607.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,003,607.10/16,650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,552.61

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