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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.02, 23,325.97 and 9,348.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.02, 23,325.97 and 9,348.76 is: 12,901.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.02 : 23,325.97 = 9,348.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.02/23,325.97 = 9,348.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.02x = 23,325.97 × 9,348.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.02x = 218,068,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,068,895.30/16,903.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,901.18

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