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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.59, 23,011.29 and 9,964.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.59, 23,011.29 and 9,964.08 is: 13,750.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.59 : 23,011.29 = 9,964.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.59/23,011.29 = 9,964.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.59x = 23,011.29 × 9,964.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.59x = 229,286,334.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,286,334.46/16,674.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,750.64

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