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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.91, 23,315.69 and 10,091.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.91, 23,315.69 and 10,091.08 is: 13,925.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.91 : 23,315.69 = 10,091.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.91/23,315.69 = 10,091.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.91x = 23,315.69 × 10,091.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.91x = 235,280,409.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,280,409.53/16,895.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,925.29

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