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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.67, 22,996.58 and 9,592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.67, 22,996.58 and 9,592.29 is: 13,236.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.67 : 22,996.58 = 9,592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.67/22,996.58 = 9,592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.67x = 22,996.58 × 9,592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.67x = 220,589,816.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,589,816.41/16,664.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,236.97

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