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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.04, 23,003.91 and 9,594.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.04, 23,003.91 and 9,594.96 is: 13,240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.04 : 23,003.91 = 9,594.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.04/23,003.91 = 9,594.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.04x = 23,003.91 × 9,594.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.04x = 220,721,596.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,721,596.29/16,670.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.62

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