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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.61, 23,347.51 and 10,954.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.61, 23,347.51 and 10,954.67 is: 15,109.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.61 : 23,347.51 = 10,954.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.61/23,347.51 = 10,954.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.61x = 23,347.51 × 10,954.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.61x = 255,764,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,764,123.25/16,927.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,109.29

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