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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,904.76, 23,328.43 and 9,452.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,904.76, 23,328.43 and 9,452.76 is: 13,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,904.76 : 23,328.43 = 9,452.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,904.76/23,328.43 = 9,452.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,904.76x = 23,328.43 × 9,452.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,904.76x = 220,518,049.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,518,049.97/16,904.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,044.73

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