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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,593.72, 22,891.84 and 10,926.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,593.72, 22,891.84 and 10,926.96 is: 15,074.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,593.72 : 22,891.84 = 10,926.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,593.72/22,891.84 = 10,926.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,593.72x = 22,891.84 × 10,926.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,593.72x = 250,138,220.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,138,220.01/16,593.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,074.27

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