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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.80, 23,619.60 and 16,912.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.80, 23,619.60 and 16,912.80 is: 23,619.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.80 : 23,619.60 = 16,912.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.80/23,619.60 = 16,912.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.80x = 23,619.60 × 16,912.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.80x = 399,473,570.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 399,473,570.88/16,912.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,619.60

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