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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,773.76, 23,149.76 and 10,822.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,773.76, 23,149.76 and 10,822.72 is: 14,936.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,773.76 : 23,149.76 = 10,822.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,773.76/23,149.76 = 10,822.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,773.76x = 23,149.76 × 10,822.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,773.76x = 250,543,370.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,543,370.55/16,773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,936.63

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