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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,902.76, 23,318.05 and 10,936.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,902.76, 23,318.05 and 10,936.35 is: 15,087.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,902.76 : 23,318.05 = 10,936.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,902.76/23,318.05 = 10,936.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,902.76x = 23,318.05 × 10,936.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,902.76x = 255,014,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,014,356.12/16,902.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,087.14

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