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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.94, 23,046.67 and 9,625.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.94, 23,046.67 and 9,625.41 is: 13,284.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.94 : 23,046.67 = 9,625.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.94/23,046.67 = 9,625.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.94x = 23,046.67 × 9,625.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.94x = 221,833,746.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,833,746.34/16,698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,284.30

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