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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.76, 23,370.54 and 9,484.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.76, 23,370.54 and 9,484.76 is: 13,087.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.76 : 23,370.54 = 9,484.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.76/23,370.54 = 9,484.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.76x = 23,370.54 × 9,484.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.76x = 221,663,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,663,962.97/16,936.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,087.74

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