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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.05, 23,049.96 and 9,149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.05, 23,049.96 and 9,149.29 is: 12,625.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.05 : 23,049.96 = 9,149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.05/23,049.96 = 9,149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.05x = 23,049.96 × 9,149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.05x = 210,890,768.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,890,768.53/16,703.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,625.88

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