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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,640.91, 22,958.57 and 10,675.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,640.91, 22,958.57 and 10,675.80 is: 14,728.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,640.91 : 22,958.57 = 10,675.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,640.91/22,958.57 = 10,675.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,640.91x = 22,958.57 × 10,675.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,640.91x = 245,101,128.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,101,128.30/16,640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,728.83

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