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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.44, 23,325.78 and 10,942.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.44, 23,325.78 and 10,942.03 is: 15,094.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.44 : 23,325.78 = 10,942.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.44/23,325.78 = 10,942.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.44x = 23,325.78 × 10,942.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.44x = 255,231,384.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,231,384.53/16,908.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,094.91

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