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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.76, 23,001.36 and 9,593.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.76, 23,001.36 and 9,593.64 is: 13,239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.76 : 23,001.36 = 9,593.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.76/23,001.36 = 9,593.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.76x = 23,001.36 × 9,593.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.76x = 220,666,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,666,767.35/16,667.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.14

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