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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.92, 23,351.91 and 9,368.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.92, 23,351.91 and 9,368.25 is: 12,928.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.92 : 23,351.91 = 9,368.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.92/23,351.91 = 9,368.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.92x = 23,351.91 × 9,368.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.92x = 218,766,530.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,766,530.86/16,921.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,928.00

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