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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,392.73, 22,623.70 and 10,023.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,392.73, 22,623.70 and 10,023.06 is: 13,832.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,392.73 : 22,623.70 = 10,023.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,392.73/22,623.70 = 10,023.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,392.73x = 22,623.70 × 10,023.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,392.73x = 226,758,702.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,758,702.52/16,392.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,832.88

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