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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.76, 23,176.20 and 9,723.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.76, 23,176.20 and 9,723.76 is: 13,416.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.76 : 23,176.20 = 9,723.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.76/23,176.20 = 9,723.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.76x = 23,176.20 × 9,723.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.76x = 225,359,806.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,359,806.51/16,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,416.06

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