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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.31, 22,994.19 and 10,692.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.31, 22,994.19 and 10,692.51 is: 14,748.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.31 : 22,994.19 = 10,692.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.31/22,994.19 = 10,692.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.31x = 22,994.19 × 10,692.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.31x = 245,865,606.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,865,606.52/16,670.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,748.71

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