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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,650.84, 22,978.26 and 9,097.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,650.84, 22,978.26 and 9,097.08 is: 12,554.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,650.84 : 22,978.26 = 9,097.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,650.84/22,978.26 = 9,097.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,650.84x = 22,978.26 × 9,097.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,650.84x = 209,035,069.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,035,069.48/16,650.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,554.03

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