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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.61, 23,422.60 and 9,804.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.61, 23,422.60 and 9,804.00 is: 13,527.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.61 : 23,422.60 = 9,804.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.61/23,422.60 = 9,804.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.61x = 23,422.60 × 9,804.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.61x = 229,635,270.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,635,270.49/16,975.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,527.37

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