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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,722.70, 23,092.94 and 10,764.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,722.70, 23,092.94 and 10,764.71 is: 14,865.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,722.70 : 23,092.94 = 10,764.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,722.70/23,092.94 = 10,764.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,722.70x = 23,092.94 × 10,764.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,722.70x = 248,588,632.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,588,632.86/16,722.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,865.34

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