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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,615.66, 22,923.81 and 10,650.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,615.66, 22,923.81 and 10,650.61 is: 14,694.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,615.66 : 22,923.81 = 10,650.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,615.66/22,923.81 = 10,650.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,615.66x = 22,923.81 × 10,650.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,615.66x = 244,152,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,152,657.27/16,615.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,694.13

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