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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,654.74, 22,983.51 and 9,101.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,654.74, 22,983.51 and 9,101.13 is: 12,559.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,654.74 : 22,983.51 = 9,101.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,654.74/22,983.51 = 9,101.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,654.74x = 22,983.51 × 9,101.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,654.74x = 209,175,969.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,175,969.83/16,654.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,559.55

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