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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.49, 22,974.64 and 11,353.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.49, 22,974.64 and 11,353.51 is: 15,651.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.49 : 22,974.64 = 11,353.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.49/22,974.64 = 11,353.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.49x = 22,974.64 × 11,353.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.49x = 260,842,804.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,842,804.99/16,665.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,651.67

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