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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.40, 23,361.71 and 10,967.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.40, 23,361.71 and 10,967.99 is: 15,130.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.40 : 23,361.71 = 10,967.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.40/23,361.71 = 10,967.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.40x = 23,361.71 × 10,967.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.40x = 256,230,830.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,230,830.01/16,934.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,130.79

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