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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.63, 23,317.88 and 10,936.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.63, 23,317.88 and 10,936.25 is: 15,087.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.63 : 23,317.88 = 10,936.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.63/23,317.88 = 10,936.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.63x = 23,317.88 × 10,936.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.63x = 255,009,993.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,009,993.88/16,902.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,087.00

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