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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,676.76, 22,964.94 and 14,907.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,676.76, 22,964.94 and 14,907.72 is: 20,528.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,676.76 : 22,964.94 = 14,907.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,676.76/22,964.94 = 14,907.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,676.76x = 22,964.94 × 14,907.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,676.76x = 342,354,895.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,354,895.34/16,676.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,528.86

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