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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.92, 23,113.54 and 9,195.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.92, 23,113.54 and 9,195.52 is: 12,690.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.92 : 23,113.54 = 9,195.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.92/23,113.54 = 9,195.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.92x = 23,113.54 × 9,195.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.92x = 212,541,019.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,541,019.34/16,747.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.59

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