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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,662.08, 25,004.40 and 12,725.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,662.08, 25,004.40 and 12,725.60 is: 19,097.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,662.08 : 25,004.40 = 12,725.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,662.08/25,004.40 = 12,725.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,662.08x = 25,004.40 × 12,725.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,662.08x = 318,195,992.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,195,992.64/16,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,097.02

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