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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.86, 23,355.54 and 9,370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.86, 23,355.54 and 9,370.66 is: 12,931.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.86 : 23,355.54 = 9,370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.86/23,355.54 = 9,370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.86x = 23,355.54 × 9,370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.86x = 218,856,824.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,856,824.46/16,924.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,931.09

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