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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,720.83, 23,075.28 and 9,647.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,720.83, 23,075.28 and 9,647.10 is: 13,313.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,720.83 : 23,075.28 = 9,647.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,720.83/23,075.28 = 9,647.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,720.83x = 23,075.28 × 9,647.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,720.83x = 222,609,533.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,609,533.69/16,720.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,313.31

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