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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.82, 23,328.59 and 10,932.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.82, 23,328.59 and 10,932.29 is: 15,083.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.82 : 23,328.59 = 10,932.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.82/23,328.59 = 10,932.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.82x = 23,328.59 × 10,932.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.82x = 255,035,020.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,035,020.07/16,907.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,083.85

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